HOUSTON - It will feel more like August than October with plenty of sunshine and afternoon heat running well above normal and within a few degrees of record highs.

Light winds mean air quality may dip into the unhealthy range for sensitive groups (as it has for the last several days).

Otherwise, humidity will remain low, and rain chances limited to only isolated sprinkles.

Dry conditions leading to minor drought

After a rainy summer, the month of September brought a dry spell to many areas locally and that has continued into October. Dry vegetation is leading to an increased risk for brushfires, so be very cautious with any outdoor burning until conditions change.

Slight pattern change next week

By early next week, clouds returned and scattered storms develop. While not a washout,

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