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A slowdown in orders for expensive items that last three years or more could indicate the Federal Reserve’s interest rates are dragging on spending by businesses.

HEAT ADVISORY remains in effect until 8 p.m. for all inland areas in Southeast Texas including Houston. Dangerous heat index values above 108 are possible through this evening. Try not to do a lot of work outside during the afternoon, drink lots of water, and try to find shade if you must be outside. There’s also a 30% chance for spotty storms this evening and Thursday evening. A few storms could be strong with gusty winds the main threat. We will remain stuck in this hot & humid pattern the next week with a few storms possible daily. Two systems in the tropics are being monitored. Invest 94-L in the central Caribbean has a low chance of development as it heads towards the SW Gulf this weekend. Invest 95-L in the east-central Atlantic now has a medium 40% chance for development over the next week as it moves closer to the Caribbean. Get the latest weather where you live by downloading our FOX 26 Weather App and by watching us on your smart TV through our FOX Local app!