The Brief Summer heat continues with isolated afternoon storms. High temperatures remain in the mid to upper 90s this week, with heat index values reaching the triple digits. Smoke drifting high above Southeast Texas may also create hazier skies, but most of it should remain aloft. No major break from summerThe extended outlook continues to favor above-normal temperatures across Southeast Texas. Occasional storms may provide brief relief, but widespread or lasting relief from the August heat is not expected.