RGV -- Hot, humid and windy with a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms for the lower valley but the real story focuses on the winds, southeast breezes will blow in near 30mph. The heat index Thursday will push near 108° by mid afternoon.
High pressure will keep control of the valley forecast through the end of the week with only a few clouds and no significant chance for rain.
Hot and humid weather will last through the weekend as daytime highs push 100° and the heat index reaches near 110°
The tropical forecast remains timid as the global forecast is pushing the western hemisphere toward an El Niño pattern.