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We look ahead to Friday’s front, and at just how low temperatures may drop on Saturday night. It’s not out of the realm of possibility that lows reach 50 degrees, or below, for inland parts of the Houston region. #houwx
How low will temperatures go on Saturday night in Houston?
In brief: In today’s post we look ahead to Friday’s front, and just how low temperatures may drop on Saturday night. It is not out of the realm of possibility that lows reach 50 degrees…
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Houston has a (fairly slim) possibility of showers today, but a cold front on Friday will bring gusty winds and cooler temperatures. Saturday night will be the coldest, and we think most of the region drops into the 50s. 😮 #houwx
Scattered showers today with very high humidity, and then we wait for a strong cold front on Friday
In brief: We discuss the (fairly slim) possibility of showers today, and then look ahead to a cold front on Friday that will bring gusty winds and cooler temperatures into Houston. Saturday night w…
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Houston’s houmidity™ is back, as are rain chances for today and Tuesday. Then we look ahead to fall’s first real front, which should arrive on Friday and set the stage for a fantastic weekend. #houwx
Fall’s first real front is finally on the horizon, with a stunning weekend ahead
In brief: In today’s post we discuss our region’s rain chances for today and Tuesday. Then we look ahead to fall’s first real front, which should arrive on Friday and set the stag…
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We declare it to officially be Fall Day in Houston! Our morning low of 65° took us there, and although it won't last, we have a nice stretch of weather thru the weekend. More warm/humid weather to come before (maybe?) a stronger front. Matt has details: spacecityweather.com/space-city-w...
WANTED: Fall-like weather. Last seen in Houston sometime around April. Suspect is known to bring crisp mornings, low humidity, and open-window weather. Reward offered for immediate return. No questions asked. #houwx
Seriously though, is it ever going to feel like fall around here? We’re running very late this year
WANTED: Fall-like weather. Last seen in Houston sometime around April. Suspect is known to bring crisp mornings, low humidity, and open-window weather. Reward offered for immediate return. No quest…
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Tropical Storm Isaias has an improving satellite appearance and could undergo rapid intensification during the next two days before landfall along the northern Gulf coast. @sciguyspace.bsky.social has the details: theeyewall.substack.com/p/tropical-s...
Tropical Storm Isaias poised for intensification, likely to become Atlantic season’s first hurricane
Coastal residents along the northern Gulf need to take this threat seriously.
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Tropical Storm Isaias has formed in the southern Gulf, and it has a really good chance to become the season’s first hurricane. It is bound for the northern Gulf coast. This should usher a few days of drier air into Houston this weekend. #houwx
With Isaias bound for northern Gulf coast Texas to see calm, if warm, weather
In brief: Tropical Storm Isaias has formed in the southern Gulf, and it has a really good chance to become the season’s first hurricane. It is bound for the northern Gulf coast. This should u…
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There’s an increasing potential for a tropical storm in the Gulf this week. Here’s what that will mean for Houston’s weather as the system stays away from the Texas coast. #houwx
Sunny, warm, with moderate humidity for awhile; tropical system likely to pull drier air into Houston
In brief: In today’s post we discuss the increasing potential for a tropical storm form in the Gulf this week, and what that will mean for Houston’s weather as the system stays away fro…
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Was yesterday the unofficial start of autumn in Houston? Maybe. But while it warms up this week, humidity will stay low for a few days before increasing again later in the week. Matt has a tropical update as well, which is to say probably not a concern in Houston. Details below!
A little more fall-like in Houston, but still some warmer temps and humidity to come
In brief: A warmer and sunnier stretch of weather should await the Houston area this week, albeit with lower humidity levels. The tropics are not a concern for us at this time, with any Gulf tropic…
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The weekend started off calmly, in terms of rainfall. Most likely we will see that start to change later this afternoon or on evening, with scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms across the Houston area. #houwx
Showers mostly offshore to start Saturday, but rains likely to migrate inland later today
In brief: The weekend has started off calmly, in terms of rainfall. Most likely we will see that start to change later this afternoon or on Saturday evening, with scattered to widespread showers an…
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Houston’s radar has quieted down after Thursday night’s widespread showers west and north of Houston, but our rain chances will continue through the weekend. Also, next week looks sunny, with notably lower humidity. #houwx
After heavy rains over western half of the region, focus should slowly shift toward the coast
In brief: Houston’s radar has quieted down after Thursday night’s widespread showers west and north of Houston, but our rain chances will continue through the weekend. Also, next week l…
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Storms have moved further east than anticipated this evening, and we are instituting a Stage 1 flood alert for locations along and to the west of Highway 59/I-69 for Thursday night. #houwx
Rains near Houston on Thursday night; Stage 1 flood alert in effect for areas west of Highway 59/I-69
In brief: Storms have moved further east than anticipated this evening, and we are instituting a Stage 1 flood alert for locations along and to the west of Highway 59/I-69 for Thursday night. We…
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We have an overview of Houston’s elevated rain chances over the next four days. Although there’s the potential for heavy rain, we’re not too concerned about flooding right now. And hey! A modest cool front arrives early next week. #houwx
Heavy rains to remain west of Houston today, but weekend still looks soggy
In brief: In today’s post we provide an overview of Houston’s rain chances over the next four days, which will be elevated. Although there’s the potential for some heavy rain, we&…
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After today, which will be windy, Houston faces a wetter pattern from Thursday through the weekend. We don’t have any specific flooding concerns, but will be watching the situation closely. Next week looks cooler. #houwx
It will be rather windy today, followed by a much wetter pattern through the weekend
In brief: After today, which will be windy, Houston will face a distinctly wetter pattern from Thursday through the weekend. We don’t have any specific flooding concerns, but will be watching…
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Houston faces a couple more days of late summer weather before a significant pattern change brings us a soggy weekend. After that we expect cooler conditions next week. Is it goodbye 90s? #houwx
Houston’s weather: Hot for a few more days, then rainy, and then we cool off
In brief: Houston faces a couple of more days of late summer weather before a significant pattern change brings us a soggy weekend. After that we expect cooler conditions next week. Is it goodbye 9…
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Heavy rains are expected to move into Texas from the remains of a Pacific hurricane. We look ahead to cooler and wetter weather across the Houston region toward the end of this week. #houwx
Heavy rains are inbound to Texas this week, with flooding likely in central parts of the state
In brief: In today’s post we take a broader look at rains expected to move into Texas from the remains of a Pacific hurricane, and look ahead to cooler and wetter weather across the Houston r…
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It's noticeably less humid across much of the Houston area this morning, and it will stay that way today and tomorrow. But what about the chances of a front next week? Matt diagnoses the potential and what it could mean in today's post!
Less humid in Houston today but still some heat to get through before a chance at a front next week
In brief: A humidity front pushed through overnight, which will allow today to be significantly less humid and a couple degrees cooler. Humidity does return heading toward next week. While we are c…
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We've updated our Space City Weather app for 2026. It's super fast, fixes a few bugs, clarifies some things and adds two new cities. Now available for both Apple and Android users. You know what to do. #houwx
We’ve got an SCW app update for you. This year most of the magic is under the hood.
This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Space City Weather app, which lets you read Eric and Matt’s blog posts, see current conditions for locations around the Houston area and get hourl…
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We believe the end of the Texas hurricane season is at hand. Fall now appears to be firmly on horizon, with a weak front today and then chances for more fronts in the coming weeks. Can I get an amen? #houwx
We think the Texas hurricane season has ended
In brief: In today’s post we discuss the end of the Texas hurricane season, which is at hand. Fall now appears to be firmly on horizon, with a weak front today and then chances for more front…
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Parts of Houston hit the century mark Tuesday but this late September fling with sizzling temperatures should soon start to wane. Next week things start to get even more interesting. #houwx
Houston’s weather to slowly transition away from sizzling September heat
In brief: We recap Tuesday’s torrid temperatures, where parts of Houston hit the century mark and talk about how this late September fling with sizzling temperatures should soon start to wane…
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Drought is back in the Houston region but we look ahead to next week when we may see meaningful relief. Also, are we just about done with highs in the upper 90s? Please? #houwx
As drought returns to Houston area, some relief may be on the horizon
In brief: In today’s post we check in in drought status in the Houston region (it’s baaack) and look ahead to next week when the region may see some meaningful relief. Also, are we just…
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This week brings more late-September heat into the region, with plenty of days in the mid- to upper-90s. But there does, finally, appear to be some meaningful change on the horizon for next week. Also, the Atlantic briefly had a chance at its first hurricane on Sunday. #houwx
Is this the last week of full-on summer in Houston? Probably
In brief: This week will bring more late-September heat into the region, with plenty of days in the mid- to upper-90s. But there does, finally, appear to be some meaningful change on the horizon fo…
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After some locally heavy rain south of Houston on Thursday, we begin to revert back to strong late summer heat through early next week. Maybe we can disrupt the party a bit later next week, but @mattlanza.bsky.social says it does not exactly look cool. Details below!
Some folks got rain yesterday, while the forecast going forward is mostly just pain
In brief: After some locally heavy rain south of Houston on Thursday, we begin to revert back to strong late summer heat with mid to upper 90s back in action this weekend through early next week. M…
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A surge of tropical moisture is headed toward the upper Texas coast today, and we explain what that really means. After shower chances today Houston will have a hot and sunny weekend, with zero risk of inclement weather. #houwx
Showers and thunderstorms possible today due to a surge of tropical moisture before a sunny and hot weekend
In brief: A surge of tropical moisture is headed toward the upper Texas coast today, and we explain what that really means. After shower chances today we will have a hot and sunny weekend, with zer…
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One of the most-asked questions we get is about the El Niño we're experiencing, so let’s go deep on what’s happening and what it means for Houston and Texas, as well as globally. Basically, we are in uncharted territory here. #houwx
Everything you need to know about the super El Niño: What it means locally, what it means globally
In brief: In this post we go deep on what’s happening with El Niño, and what it means for Houston and Texas, and globally as well. Basically, we are in uncharted territory here. What is El Ni…
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Houston tied a record high temperature on Tuesday, which tells you about all you need to know about how this week’s weather is going. We will see some slightly drier air this weekend, but unfortunately next week looks nearly as hot. #houwx
If you haven’t enjoyed the sizzling first half of September in Houston, we’ve got bad news for you
In brief: Houston tied a record high temperature on Tuesday, which tells you about all you need to know about how this week’s weather is going. We will see some slightly drier air this weeken…
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We have reached mid-September and a summer-like pattern remains largely in place across the state. Does this mean September in Houston is actually worse than August? #houwx
Summer stubbornly holding on in Texas half way through September
In brief: We have now reached mid-September and a summer-like pattern remains largely in place across the state. Does this mean September in Houston is actually worse than August? Is September bad,…
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We remain in a September holding pattern (not so patiently) waiting for fall to arrive in Houston. A very weak change may arrive by Friday or so, but set your expectations to “very low.” #houwx
Late summer-like weather continues, with some sporadic shower chances
In brief: We remain in a September holding pattern (not so patiently) waiting for fall to arrive in Houston. A very weak pattern change may arrive by Friday or so, but set your expectations to R…
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Houston sees widespread rain chances today, especially for coastal areas. After this we will remain in a warm, late-summer pattern for most of next week. So it goes in September in Houston, my friends. #houwx
Widespread showers possible today, with rain chances lingering through the weekend
In brief: In today’s post we discuss widespread rain chances today, especially for coastal areas. After this Houston will remain in a rather warm, late-summer pattern for most of next week. S…
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What’s that you say? We haven’t had an SCW Q&A since April? Well, as they used to say in that old Wolf Brand Chili commercial, that’s too long! #houwx
The SCW Q&A: Classic summer, fall enthusiasm, houmidity changes, powerful storms, east-to-west
What’s that you say? We haven’t had an SCW Q&A since April? Well, as they used to say in that old Wolf Brand Chili commercial, that’s too long! In this installment, we tackle …
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