As storms fire up later today, a few of them may be strong or severe.

“First Alert Extra will be on newschannel10.com , of course, but also be on our YouTube page where you can find it, where you can really spend some time. understanding what you guys are doing, talking through weather topics, and be able to comment back and forth and engage with you, Dave, and with the rest of our meteorology team.” said Brent

Expect a mostly clear sky with afternoon highs reaching the 90s for most. The key difference? Dewpoints will drop into the 60s, which means the air will feel less sticky. Heat indices will hover near the actual air temperature or just above — a welcome relief in mid-August.

Today is hot, followed by storm chances helping it cool off this weekend.

The relentless heat and humidity will continue through the rest of week.

Southeast Texas can expect temperatures near 100 and a heat index of 112-115 Friday afternoon. Be careful in the heat

North Texas faces another stretch of dangerous heat, with temperatures reaching 106 and little relief ahead.