Rain Returns for Some, Summer Holds for Others
Rain chances are back for parts of Texas today — but not everyone’s cashing in. In today’s Texas Weather Roundup, Baldy-in-Chief David Reimer explains who’s getting a taste of fall and who’s still stuck in the heat.
We’re tracking showers and storms from the Rio Grande Valley and lower Texas Gulf Coast into Far West Texas and the Panhandle through Wednesday. A surge of Pacific moisture — tied to Hurricane Priscilla — will feed a few locally heavy downpours and lightning strikes. The rest of Texas? Mostly dry, humid, and hot enough to make you double-check your calendar.
Wildfire and Coastal Risks
The Texas A&M Forest Service continues to highlight moderate to high wildfire potential across Southeast and Central Texas, the Brazos Valley, and East Texas. Please avoid outdoor burning and be cautious with anything that can spark a flame.
Along the coast, high tides and rip currents remain a concern thanks to onshore flow and distant tropical systems. Beachgoers should use caution and check local statements before heading out.
Tropical Update
In the Atlantic, Tropical Storm Jerry is spinning east of the Lesser Antilles. It poses no threat to the Gulf or Texas. Meanwhile, a disturbance in the Bay of Campeche is keeping the southern Gulf damp but is not expected to develop.
Out west, Hurricane Priscilla will move toward Baja California later this week, eventually bringing moisture into New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado — with a few leftover showers possibly brushing Far West Texas.
Temperature Trends and Long-Range Outlook
Highs today will range from the upper 50s in Dumas to the mid 90s along the I-35 corridor. The Northwest Texas Panhandle gets a genuine taste of fall; the rest of the state, not so much.
Through the weekend, expect 80s and 90s statewide. The Climate Prediction Center keeps Texas under a warm and dry pattern into mid-October — great news if you like predictability, less so if your lawn looks like hay.
Wrap-Up
If you catch some rain, congratulations — you’re one of the lucky few this week. For everyone else, keep that sunscreen handy and stay weather-aware.
You can always get localized updates in the free Texas Storm Chasers app, available for iOS and Android.