Texas Weather Forecast: Rain, Cold Fronts, and Tropical Storm Melissa Update

Today's Weather and Frontal Activity

• ☀️ Expect warm temperatures today, with highs reaching the upper 80s and even low 90s in some areas, trending warmer than normal for this time of year.
• 💨 A weak front is moving through, bringing breezy conditions with winds gusting up to 20-25 mph from the north and northeast, which will help lower humidity.
• ⚠️ Be mindful of an elevated risk for grass fires due to dry vegetation and windy conditions.

Upcoming Rain Chances

• 🌧️ Scattered showers are possible Thursday and Friday, with widespread rain expected Friday night into Saturday.
• ⛈️ The threat for severe weather is currently low, but heavy rain is possible Friday night into Saturday, with a risk for ponding and localized high water spots.
• 💧 Rainfall totals could reach up to an inch in some areas, with higher amounts of one to two inches expected east of I-35, which will help alleviate drought conditions.

Temperature Trends and Seasonal Outlook

• 🍂 Temperatures will be cooler behind the front, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s for the weekend, and a more significant cool-down expected next week with highs in the mid-70s.
• 🎃 Halloween is currently looking nice with a high near 72 degrees, and temperatures in the 60s during trick-or-treating hours.
• 🥶 Historically, cooler Halloweens have occurred, with lows in the 30s recorded in 2019.

Tropical Storm Melissa Update

• 🌀 Tropical Storm Melissa is developing and moving west, expected to become a high-end tropical storm and potentially a Category 1 hurricane by the weekend.
• 🏝️ Landfall is anticipated near Haiti or the Dominican Republic, with fall fronts expected to steer the storm away from the continental U.S.
• 🌊 While October is still hurricane season, cold fronts typically help steer tropical systems away from Texas during this month.

Pollen and Allergy Information

• 🤧 Pollen counts for ragweed and juniper are high, with elm at a moderate level and fungus at a low count.
• 🌬️ Shifting winds can exacerbate allergy symptoms for those sensitive to ragweed and hay fever.