Houston hit a blistering 95 degrees on Thursday, following days of sweltering heat felt across the Lone Star State.

The public should be mindful of the early-arriving extreme temperatures and practice heat safety, such as staying hydrated and keeping cool indoors.

All indications are that the pattern of very unusually hot weather will remain in place for at least the next week. Beginning on Friday, there's a chance for storms north and west of Houston during the late afternoon,