The Brief Very hot weather continues today A summer front brings scattered weekend storms The tropics remain quietIt's another hot and steamy afternoon ahead for Friday with no rain expected to help cool things off. However, there may be some scattered showers over the weekend. Heat stays in controlAnother steamy afternoon is ahead with temperatures climbing into the upper 90s to near 100. Storms increase this weekendA weak summer front will move into Southeast Texas, bringing a better chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday. No tropical troubleThe Atlantic basin remains quiet, with no immediate tropical threats to Houston or the Gulf Coast.