Overview
- Highs remain in the 80s through the weekend and early next week under a persistent warm pattern.
- Daily records are at risk Sunday through Wednesday with forecast highs within a few degrees of the marks.
- Most of the area sits in moderate to severe drought, including parts of Harris, Fort Bend, Liberty, Chambers and Galveston counties.
- Rain chances increase Tuesday and continue at least through Friday, offering limited drought relief.
- Ensemble guidance hints at one or more stronger systems between Nov. 20 and Nov. 30, though timing and intensity remain uncertain.