Official NWS forecasts for Houston on August 31 project a high in the mid-90s under persistent southerly flow and high pressure, with mostly sunny conditions, light winds, and only a slight afternoon thunderstorm chance. This setup favors maximum temperatures near 94–96°F, consistent with recent days’ observed highs of 95–98°F amid typical late-summer humidity that keeps heat indices above 105°F. Model consensus shows minimal day-to-day cooling absent a stronger frontal passage or increased cloud cover, supporting the market’s heavy weighting toward the 94–95°F bin while leaving room for minor upward or downward revisions from the final afternoon observations.