Three more days of heat. That’s how much of this late-summer like weather remains for Houston before some relief arrives to rescue us with some more fall-like weather. And after Sunday’s 91-degree high temperature I am certainly ready.

Monday and Tuesday

High pressure should dominate our weather for the next two days, and this will allow temperatures to rise to about 90 degrees, or even into the low 90s for inland areas, along with mostly sunny skies. (Today’s record high of 93 degrees for Houston, set back in 1895, is not out of reach). Rain chances are near zero.

Wednesday

As high pressure finally exits to the east we could see some better rain chances, especially during the afternoon hours. I don’t think we’re looking at anything too widespread, but at least some scattered showers should be possible with the lower heights. Temperatures will still rise to near 90 degrees.

Thursday

Late on Wednesday, or early Thursday, a fairly strong cool front will move through the Houston region and finally knock out the heat and humidity. Some showers will be possible with the frontal passage but I don’t expect a major line of storms. Conditions should be breezy on Thursday after the front moves through, with northerly air moving in. Highs likely in the low 80s, cooling off to the upper 60s after sunset.

Friday and Saturday

Finally, some beautiful fall weather arrives. Expect mostly sunny skies, highs near 80 degrees, and lows in the 50s (low 50s inland). Hard to beat these conditions. Saturday morning likely will be the coldest morning of fall so far for the entire region.

Sunday and beyond

Temperatures will slowly begin to warm up by late Sunday or Monday, and I’m afraid that by Tuesday or Wednesday of next week we’ll probably be back into the late 80s as higher pressures build back in. It’s not clear how long this warmer weather will persist.

Posted at 6:45am CT on Monday