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In brief: In today’s post we dive into the precipitation Houston recorded this summer. Most of the region got significantly less than normal, but we’re not in a drought. Why? We also dig into the forecast which indicates continued warm-to-hot temperatures and an increase in rain chances ahead. Autumnal equinox …
Read MoreIn brief: Houston will see plenty of sunshine through the weekend, but we will also start to see some slightly better rain chances. By later Sunday or more likely Monday, the pattern will change more noticeably, with increased clouds and the potential for widespread showers. A slowly changing pattern With …
Read MoreIn brief: Today’s post discusses the state of the Atlantic tropics, which are waking up after an uncharacteristic snooze to start September. We also talk about the persistent pattern of late summer weather here in Houston. State of the tropics After the Atlantic tropics have slumbered for nearly three weeks …
Read MoreIn brief: Houston’s sunny and warm, but not super hot weather will continue this week. As we get closer to the weekend we may see some slightly better rain chances, but I would not expect any serious accumulations. In this post I explain why this is pretty normal for September. …
Read MoreIn brief: Today’s forecast is our GIF to you, our beloved Houston readers. Houston’s weather will be unchanging for awhile, and it’s been five years since we’ve done a GIF-only forecast. So it’s high time we do it again. Basically our forecast for the next 10 days: You’ll walk outside …
Read MoreIn brief: After a pair of almost fall-like weather days, Houston’s pattern will tilt back toward summer. As high pressure asserts control our forecast looks to be locked in for pretty much the next 10 days: hot days, lots of sunshine, and virtually no chance of rain. High pressure in …
Read MoreIn brief: It’s officially Fall Day in Houston, with the season’s first 65-degree temperature reading this morning. We are also excited to announce that we’ll be holding our Fall Day Celebration on October 25 in Houston. More details in today’s post, which discusses our largely unchanging weather for the next …
Read MoreIn brief: In today’s post we talk about the region’s flirtations will fall, and we are going to have a couple of very fine days with cooler nights. But after this a warmer and somewhat more humid pattern returns, although we are beyond the worst of summer. Dwight also checks …
Read MoreIn brief: The region will heat up today and Friday, with moderately drier air in place. A combination of factors, including a slow-moving front, will bring elevated rain chances this weekend, particularly on Sunday. Slightly cooler weather will follow. Thursday A close look at the radar reveals a few showers …
Read MoreIn brief: In today’s post we talk about the impact of early season fronts along the Gulf coast, which are somewhat paradoxical. We also look ahead to increasing rain chances due to a front and potentially moisture from a tropical system in the Pacific Ocean. The paradox of early season …
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