Texas Weather Forecast: Warm Temperatures, Storm Chances, and Drought Concerns

Current Weather Conditions and Outlook

☀️ Today features sunny skies with temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s, warming to the upper 80s and near 90° by the afternoon.
🌡️ Temperatures are running about 10° above average and are expected to remain warm through the end of the week.
💨 Winds are generally light, out of the northeast at around 3 mph, but can gust higher in the afternoon.

⛈️ A cold front is expected to move in late Saturday, bringing isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms.
📉 Cooler air will spill in behind the front by Sunday, offering a pleasant end to the weekend with normal highs around 77°.
⚠️ A slight risk for strong to severe thunderstorms is highlighted for areas north and east of Dallas and Fort Worth.

🔥 Several counties, including Austin, Fort Bend, and Montgomery, have new burn bans in effect due to dry conditions.
🌾 Grasses, brush, and trees are becoming more combustible, increasing the risk of fires, especially with any spark.
💨 While winds are not currently strong, they are a key factor in fire spread, and current conditions are exacerbating fire risk.
💧 There has been no rain this month, and a significant deficit exists for the year, worsening drought conditions.

😷 An air quality alert is in effect due to high ozone levels, advising sensitive individuals to limit outdoor activity.
💨 Clear days can lead to more pollution at the surface, potentially aggravating respiratory conditions.

🍂 By next weekend, temperatures may feel more like fall with highs only in the upper 70s.
🌧️ Another chance for showers and thunderstorms is anticipated late next week, with temperatures dropping further.
🌐 The forecast aligns with La Niña conditions, favoring a drier and warmer outlook for the southern U.S.

🏖️ Spotty showers are possible near the coast early this morning, with some light rain observed in Corpus Christi and Port Aransas.
🌊 Swells are increasing, making conditions a bit choppier at the beach.