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Stay cool and safe during this unprecedented heatwave.

My street feels like a frying pan.

As I gulp down cold beverages and vie with my cats for a spot in front of the cooler (they are winning), I can't help but wonder if the "Heat Dome of 2023" will become a topic of conversation for years to come.

We are experiencing a record-breaking wave of heat.

I couldn't believe my phone on Tuesday when it displayed the temperature as 39 degrees celsius (I grew up in India and the UK, so I still think in Celsius). That equates to 102 degrees fahrenheit.

Houston's latest forecast calls for more 100-degree highs through the end of this work week. But heat index temperatures, or "feels like" readings that account for humidity's effects, could soar.

They say it might rain on Sunday, let's keep our fingers crossed.

Also, heatwaves can create stunningly beautiful sunsets. Has anyone seen any noteworthy sunsets recently? Send us pictures.

Stay cool, stay safe, and let's hope for some relief soon!

Have a story idea? Write and let me know.

Juhi Varma, Fort Bend reporter

juhi.varma@houstonchronicle.com

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A combo with a double cheeseburger, handcut fries and a drink is a popular option at P. Terry's Burger Stand, the Austin chain that is coming to Houston.

Photo by: Mike Sutter/Staff

P. Terry's has chosen Fort Bend County for its first Houston location.

Popular Austin burger joint P. Terry's is planning to expand into the Houston region in 2024.

El Ni?o causes the Pacific jet stream to move south and spread further east. During winter, this leads to wetter conditions than usual in the southern United States and warmer and drier conditions in the North.

Photo by: NOAA, National Weather Service

El Niño hasn't saved Houston from dangerous heat. Here's why.

The effects of a warmer-than-normal eastern Pacific during a strong El Niño can include a shift in the jet stream to bring polar air closer to Texas. It's that confrontation of cold and warm air that produces rain, which can lead to wetter and cooler weather.

Florida-based upscale brunch chain Another Broken Egg will open their new Katy location on July 31, 2023.

Photo by: Juhi Varma

Another Broken Egg Cafe will open a new Katy location.

Established in 1996, Another Broken Egg Cafe gained popularity for its Southern inspired "craveably delicious breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes with an artisanal flair."

Need to know

Calling all environmental enthusiasts. Missouri City has organized a clean-up event at Buffalo Run Park, at 1122 Buffalo Run Blvd., on Saturday, July 29. Kayaks, life jackets, trash bags, and pick-sticks will be available. Basic safety training will be done for those who choose to utilize the kayaks (to clean-up the lake). RSVP here.

Shout Out

A hat tip to the 80 Lamar CISD students who competed at the National Technology Student Association Conference in Louisville. A whopping 7,500 students from different countries, including Germany and Turkey, participated in various events that tested design skills and creative thinking in STEM fields.

One last thing ...

Looking for a cool and refreshing way to beat the heat this Friday night? Katy's Typhoon Texas Waterpark will host a "Grown-Up Getaway" from 7-10 p.m., on July 21, with only drinking-age adults in attendance. Each purchased ticket includes a choice of three-piece chicken finger or burger basket. Bring IDs.