HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- There's still a small chance for an afternoon downpour on Friday, but there's only a 20% chance you'll cross paths with one. A heat ridge will dominate the sky over most of Texas, pushing the temperature in Houston back up toward 100 degrees this afternoon.

There will be less moisture available in the atmosphere for showers and thunderstorms than in previous days, but if a shower does pop up over your neighborhood it could bring briefly heavy rainfall and frequent lightning.

What's in store for the weekend?

The weekend will be hot but nothing extreme for August. There's a 40% chance of primarily afternoon downpours this weekend as the heat dome moves away and an upper level low develops over the Texas coastline.

How does the weather look for those going back t

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