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Space City Weather @spacecitywx.bsky.social · 20h

Data doesn't lie! This October definitely still 'feels' like summer. Will this ever end? Also, we look ahead to increased rain chances this weekend.

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So far this October is the warmest on record. Is there any relief in sight?

In brief: In this morning’s post we dig into the data to find that yes, this October definitely still ‘feels’ like summer. Will this ever end? Also, we look ahead to increased rai…

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Space City Weather @spacecitywx.bsky.social · 1d

Houston will experience its chilliest night of the season on Sunday, with much of the area dropping into the 50s. But alas, it will not last.

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Houston to see coldest night of the season, but the chill won’t last

In brief: Houston will experience its chilliest night of the season on Sunday, with much of the area dropping into the 50s. But alas, it will not last. Cold front arrives Good morning everyone. Jus…

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Space City Weather @spacecitywx.bsky.social · 3d

Scattered showers and embedded thunderstorms will dot the Houston area today and Saturday. A pleasant stretch of weather follows, with periodic cool fronts reinforcing warm but mostly comfortable autumn weather. Our first real big front of the season may be on the horizon before Halloween.

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Pace of cool fronts may pick up some as autumn attempts to establish itself finally

In brief: Scattered showers and some embedded thunderstorms will dot the Houston area today and Saturday, although we really, really need some rain. A generally pleasant stretch of weather will fol…

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Space City Weather @spacecitywx.bsky.social · 4d

Houston's houmidity will rise for the next couple of days, with returning rain chances on Friday and Saturday. We also look at the likelihood of a weak front on Sunday, and the muddled possibilities for more next week.

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Houston’s forecast in the days ahead: Rain chances trend up slightly, front outlook remains muddled

In brief: Today’s post takes a look at rising humidity for the next couple of days, and returning rain chances on Friday and Saturday. We also look at the likelihood of a weak front on Sunday…

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Space City Weather @spacecitywx.bsky.social · 5d

We have more information on the Houston region’s burgeoning drought, and explain why scattered showers to end this week are unlikely to bring relief. Also: September-like humidity returns for a couple of days before a front on Sunday.

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Houston likely to see some rain showers later this week, but they will provide scant relief

In brief: Today’s post provides some more information on the region’s burgeoning drought, and why scattered showers to end this week are unlikely to bring any relief. We also discuss th…

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Space City Weather @spacecitywx.bsky.social · 6d

What’s the difference between the 'humidity' fronts we've had so far this fall, and a stronger front that ushers in colder air? We explain! Houston may get its first stronger front of the season later next week, but we cannot yet guarantee this.

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Could a real fall front finally arrive next week?

In brief: Today’s post discusses the difference between ‘humidity’ fronts we’ve had so far this fall, and a stronger front that ushers in colder air. We think Houston may ge…

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Space City Weather @spacecitywx.bsky.social · 7d

We’ve got more information about our forthcoming Fall Day Celebration, to which you're invited to bring your dogs. 🐕 We also discuss our not-quite-summer but not-quite-fall weather for this week, and the potential for a front on Sunday to bring showers to the Houston region.

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More Fall ‘lite’ weather this week, with the potential for some rain showers this weekend

In brief: In today’s post we provide more information about our forthcoming Fall Day Celebration, to which you’re invited to bring your dogs. We also discuss our not-quite-summer but no…

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Space City Weather @spacecitywx.bsky.social · 10d

Dry weather continues in the Houston area for the foreseeable future with warm to hot afternoons and pleasant mornings. Drought is expanding in Houston, and with that comes elevated wildfire risk, particularly today north and east of Houston. Thankfully, winds look generally light on land.

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Drought slowly creeping into Houston, with slightly cooler temps and more dryness expected into next week

In brief: Dry weather will continue in the Houston area for the foreseeable future with warm to hot afternoons and somewhat pleasant mornings. Drought is expanding in Houston now, and with that com…

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The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 11d

Two major U.S. weather events will unfold in the coming days: A coastal storm in the East will whip up wind, surf, and rain from North Carolina to southern New England. In the Southwest, heavy rainfall with tropical moisture will lead to significant flash flooding concerns Friday and Saturday.

Major coastal storm to impact parts of the East Coast, while a significant flash flooding risk emerges in the Southwest

In brief: A major coastal storm will produce heavy rain, gusty winds, severe beach erosion and potentially major coastal flooding from North Carolina through New Jersey, Long Island, and southern N…

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Space City Weather @spacecitywx.bsky.social · 11d

The fire risk for Houston increases due to the influx of drier air today and Friday. A weak front will also lead to cooler nights this weekend, and a continued pattern of late-summer weather next week.

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Drier air and slightly cooler temperatures on tap for Houston

In brief: In today’s post we discuss the fire risk for Houston posed by the influx of drier air today and Friday in Houston. A weak front will lead to modestly drier air and cooler nights thi…

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Space City Weather @spacecitywx.bsky.social · 12d

Houston is not out there setting records, but temperatures are running well above normal for early October. However some modest relief is on the way with a weak front on Thursday. Unfortunately it is unlikely to bring much rain, which we could use with another dry spell ahead.

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Less humid weather on the horizon as a weak front arrives Thursday

In brief: Houston is not out there setting records, but temperatures are definitely running well above normal for early October. However some modest relief is on the way with a weak front arriving …

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Space City Weather @spacecitywx.bsky.social · 13d

A weak front arrives in the Houston area by Thursday or so, and we explain why this is called a backdoor front. After this there are zero weather concerns for the weekend before calm weather persists for most of next week.

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Houston may get a nice little ‘backdoor’ front this week

In brief: Today’s post discusses a weak front arriving by Thursday or so, and explains why this is called a backdoor front. After this we have zero weather concerns for the weekend before cal…

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Space City Weather @spacecitywx.bsky.social · 14d

Houston’s late summer heat continues this week, but a modest front should bring drier air by Thursday or Friday. We have a chance of a stronger front in a little more than 10 days, but no promises. We also have details about our 10-year anniversary Fall Day celebration.

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Hints of cooler weather in our forecast eventually; and everything you need to know about our big Fall Day event

In brief: Houston’s late summer heat will continue this week, but a modest front should bring some drier air by Thursday or Friday. We have a chance of a stronger front in a little more than …

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Space City Weather @spacecitywx.bsky.social · 17d

Today, Matt tells us about the return of some humidity, as well as the return of some rain chances too. We also have an update on the drought situation around the region. Read more!

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Houston will slowly welcome back some humidity this weekend

In brief: Hot weather will persist with increasing humidity this weekend. Shower chances remain low but even those will increase a tinge as we go through the weekend and into next week. Our next fr…

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Space City Weather @spacecitywx.bsky.social · 21d

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Meredith Nudo 🤌🏻 @meredithnudo.blacksky.app · 21d

OH HEY HOUSTONIAN OF THE YEAR VOTING IS UP AND RUNNING and this year you have 10 nominees to choose from! Because we can't decide between ourselves! Winner is revealed in the winter issue.

(No, you can't write in @spacecitywx.bsky.social they won last year.)

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Who Should Be Houstonian of the Year?

The finalists are in—from Peter Hotez to Victoria Elizondo. Cast your vote for who deserves the title.

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Space City Weather @spacecitywx.bsky.social · 21d

It was always a tricky forecast, and a number of model ensemble members did take it out to sea, even on Friday when odds of a SE impact were increasing. The GFS actually was one that did it. Tricky patterns are gonna be tricky!

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Space City Weather @spacecitywx.bsky.social · 24d

It looks rather calm and quiet in the Houston area for the foreseeable future. But it will remain fairly hot for autumn. Details on that a non-Gulf tropics update today.

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A lengthy stretch of calm weather to close September for Houston

In brief: A lengthy stretch of quiet weather will settle into Houston. No rain is expected over the next week, and temperatures look warm for this time of year, albeit with tolerable humidity. Our …

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Space City Weather @spacecitywx.bsky.social · 25d

The Atlantic tropics may be increasingly busy, but the threat of a hurricane striking Texas this year is falling rapidly. We also detail a weak front moving into the region today, and how that will bring us fine, dry weather for awhile after this morning.

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As a weak front moves into Houston, we believe the Texas hurricane season is probably over

In brief: Today’s update discusses the increasingly busy Atlantic tropics, but also explains why the threat of a hurricane striking Texas this year is falling rapidly. We also detail a weak f…

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Space City Weather @spacecitywx.bsky.social · 26d

The extraordinary houmidity currently afflicting the region will soon end. Houston also faces the threat of storms and some heavy rainfall later this afternoon and this evening as a cool front moves into the area and eventually pushes off the coast.

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Storms possible later today as front moves in, ending our extremely sultry nights for a spell

In brief: In today’s post we recount the extraordinary humidity currently afflicting the region, and explain why it will soon end. Houston also faces the threat of storms and some heavy rainf…

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Space City Weather @spacecitywx.bsky.social · 27d

Today will be hot with scattered showers, but Wednesday should be more dynamic as a line of storms pushes into the Houston area ahead of a weak cool front. Some heavy rainfall is possible with the front, but rain totals look highly variable. Then we’ll see sunny and less humid weather.

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Chance of storms and heavy rainfall on Wednesday ahead of a modest cool front

In brief: Today will be hot with scattered showers, but Wednesday should be more dynamic as a line of storms pushes into the area ahead of a weak cool front. Some heavy rainfall is possible with th…

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Space City Weather @spacecitywx.bsky.social · 28d

An upcoming pattern change brings some rain midweek, and then modestly cooler weather through the weekend. It won’t feel like fall, precisely, but it won’t be August-like either.

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Finally, a hint of fall in the forecast for Houston. And maybe some rain, too.

In brief: Today’s post discusses an upcoming pattern change what will bring some rain midweek, and then some modestly cooler weather through the weekend. It won’t feel like fall, precis…

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Space City Weather @spacecitywx.bsky.social · Sep 19

Our late summer slog continues, but @mattlanza.bsky.social says signs of a front next week continue to percolate. We detail when lower humidity may hit, the ragweed situation, and the latest from the tropics today.

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Houston’s late summer slog continues but some signs of a humidity front continue to percolate next week

In brief: Mainly quiet, pollen-ridden weather through tomorrow in Houston, followed up by more scattered-type showers and storms Sunday through Tuesday. A cold front that’s more like a humidi…

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Space City Weather @spacecitywx.bsky.social · Sep 18

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?

The forecast indicates continued warm-to-hot temperatures and an increase in rain chances.

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After our latest dry spell, how did the greater Houston region do this summer with rainfall?

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 di…

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Space City Weather @spacecitywx.bsky.social · Sep 17

Houston will see plenty of sunshine through the weekend, but we will also start to see slightly better rain chances. By later Sunday or more likely Monday, the pattern will change, with increased clouds and the potential for widespread showers.

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Modest rain chances reenter the forecast, with a pattern change ahead

In 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 mo…

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Space City Weather @spacecitywx.bsky.social · Sep 16

The Atlantic tropics are waking up after an uncharacteristic snooze to start September. We also talk about the persistent pattern of late summer weather here in Houston.

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The tropics are waking back up, but hurricane season is nearing its end for Texas

In 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 …

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