Dangerous Heat Headed to Houston

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It will feel like 100 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit in Houston Memorial Day weekend. This is a result of the heat dome setting records in Mexico nudging north into the Gulf Coast.

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00:00 The heat is on in Houston and it's building just in time for the unofficial start of summer Memorial

00:04 Day weekend. High temperatures forecast here anywhere between 90 and 95 or maybe 96 degrees

00:10 combined with the high humidity it's going to feel like 100 to 110 degrees. This is dangerous

00:14 levels of heat. You'll recall we've been talking about that dome of heat center across Mexico. While

00:18 it's nudging north will impact the Gulf Coast states. So you're going to want to wear a lot

00:22 of lightweight light color loose fitting clothes. Also going to want to stay poolside if you can or

00:27 better yet in the shade or in air conditioning drink plenty of water. Also consult the new tool

00:31 the heat risk tool offered by the National Weather Service and the Center for Disease Control. To

00:35 follow this heat you're going to want to check out theweather.com or follow us on social media.

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