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In brief: Today’s post shares some thoughts about the beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season, which fortunately appears to be starting slow. We also look ahead to some modest rain chances to start the week before high pressure and Saharan dust push our highs toward triple digits by the weekend. …
Read MoreIn brief: We’re interrupting your Sunday with a short update to call attention to the possibility of severe weather this afternoon and evening. Most people should not be impacted, but some may well be. If it starts to thunder and lighting, take cover. Happy first day of hurricane season, everyone. …
Read MoreIn brief: The Houston area has had a wet week, and by and large this has been beneficial for the region before the onset of summer and the lurking potential for drought. We have a final chance late tonight and on Friday as a weak front moves into the area, …
Read MoreIn brief: Houston rocked and rolled on Monday night as a storm system rumbled through, but in its wake we’re seeing calmer and cooler weather this morning. The reprieve will probably last for 12 to 24 hours before widespread showers return on Wednesday and possibly Thursday. Monday night’s fireworks As …
Read MoreIn brief: We hope everyone is enjoying Memorial Day weekend, and we join in remembering all of the US military personnel who gave their lives for this country. The weather should be fine for outdoor ceremonies today. However, Houston will face a series of storm systems this week, including a …
Read MoreIn brief: Houston’s weather will be mostly hot and sunny through Sunday. However, by Memorial Day our pattern should start to turn a little bit more unsettled, leading to cooler days with better rain chances for most of next week. High School graduation weather Many, but certainly not all, area …
Read MoreIn brief: We’ll see a short reprieve in humidity today, but then we are back to hot, and mostly sunny weather through Saturday. The second half of Memorial Day weekend could see the onset of some scattered showers, and by next week a pattern change should bring cooler temperatures and …
Read MoreIn brief: Steel thyself, for today is likely to be the hottest day of 2025 so far. But the upside of this is that the region will see about 24 hours of modestly drier air starting late this afternoon or evening. Looking ahead to Memorial Day weekend, a chance of …
Read MoreIn brief: Houston will see temperatures spike on Tuesday ahead of a weak front that may (very) briefly provide some drier air. The rest of the week looks warm and humid, with a chance of rain returning by the weekend. Above average temperatures As we have been discussing, Houston has …
Read MoreIn brief: This post covers our official summer outlook for Houston, forecasting temperature and precipitation for June, July, and August. We think this summer will be hot, of course. But we have some hope that it won’t be exceptionally hot like 2023 and 2024. When is summer? Let us begin …
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