Sizzling, record heat is possible today in the Houston region as a strong ridge of high pressure remains parked above the area.

The heat index is likely to reach near 110. And little or no relief is in sight for the next several days.

Spots north of Houston near College Station will likely be even hotter and records could be tied, according to the National Weather Service. The high in College Station is expected to be about 107, which would tie record set in 1951.

Today in the Houston area records could fall. The high will likely top out near 103, which would be a record for this date, forecasters said. The record of 102 was set in 1951. Hobby Airport is expected to see a high temperature of 101 today, which would beat the record of 100 that was set in 1956.

The low is expected to be about 80, which would set a record for the maximum low on this date. The current record is 77 set in 1971.

The heat index — how hot the air feels when temperature and humidity combine — will be about 108.

The scorching heat continues Friday. The high will be about 102. The low will near 80. The heat index will be about 110.

The weekend will sizzle. The highs will be near 100 under sunny skies. The lows will be near 80. No rain is forecast.

dale.lezon@chron.com