Houston is in for some long-awaited relief from the recent heat and humidity .

Dry air is expected to begin filtering in on Thursday, but the real cooldown won’t be felt until Friday morning.

Thursday Forecast:

This transition is different than the fast-moving fall and winter fronts that bring instant cool downs. This time, changes will happen gradually — you may not notice much difference during your Thursday morning commute, with temperatures staying in the low 70s and humidity levels still feeling muggy.

Track the radar here:

Before the cooler weather arrives, keep an umbrella handy. Yanez says storms and showers are expected Thursday morning, mainly south of I-10, especially near the coast. Those heading out early around Lake Jackson or Galveston may encounter heavy rain and a fe

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