"Texas Braces for Prolonged Heat Wave: Unyielding Temperatures Expected to Persist"

Houston, Texas is experiencing a heat wave with above-average temperatures for 18 consecutive days, and this trend is expected to continue. A heat advisory is in effect, warning of "feels like" temperatures near 108°F and an increased risk of heat exhaustion. The heat dome of high pressure is slow to move due to an "omega block" pattern in the jet stream, but it is expected to shift eastward over the next few days, bringing scattered showers and slightly cooler temperatures early next week. However, temperatures may still remain above average for the Texas Gulf Coast.