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.
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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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October 2, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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.
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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.
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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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October 2, 2026 at 2:46 AM
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.
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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.
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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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October 1, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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.
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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.
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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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September 30, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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.
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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?
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Is it goodbye 90s?
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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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September 29, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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?
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Is it goodbye 90s?
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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.
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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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September 28, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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.
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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.
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You know what to do.
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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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September 24, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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
You know what to do.
#houwx
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?
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Can I get an amen?
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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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September 24, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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?
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Can I get an amen?
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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.
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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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September 23, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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.
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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?
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Also, are we just about done with highs in the upper 90s? Please?
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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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September 22, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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?
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Also, are we just about done with highs in the upper 90s? Please?
#houwx
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.
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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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September 21, 2026 at 12:08 PM
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.
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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.
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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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September 17, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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.
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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.
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Basically, we are in uncharted territory here.
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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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September 16, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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
Basically, we are in uncharted territory here.
#houwx
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.
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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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September 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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.
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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?
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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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September 15, 2026 at 11:58 AM
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?
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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.”
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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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September 14, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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
#houwx
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.
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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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September 11, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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.
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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!
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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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September 10, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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!
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We go a little deeper into the possibility of a cold front arriving by next weekend. Also, Houston can look forward to rain chances over the next several days, which remain healthy for most of the region.
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Real talk: Is a cool front coming later next week to Houston, or not?
In brief: In today’s post we go a little deeper into the possibility of a cold front arriving by next weekend. Also, we discuss rain chances over the next several days, which remain healthy f…
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September 10, 2026 at 12:15 PM
We go a little deeper into the possibility of a cold front arriving by next weekend. Also, Houston can look forward to rain chances over the next several days, which remain healthy for most of the region.
#houwx
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For the next week or 10 days there won’t be much change in our weather, with fairly warm days and scattered rain chances. This is basically the rule for weather in Houston during the first half of the month.
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Late-summer pattern persists in Houston for awhile: hottish days, scattered showers
In brief: For the next week or 10 days there won’t be much change in our weather, with fairly warm days, and scattered rain chances. This is basically the rule for weather in Houston during t…
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September 9, 2026 at 12:12 PM
For the next week or 10 days there won’t be much change in our weather, with fairly warm days and scattered rain chances. This is basically the rule for weather in Houston during the first half of the month.
#houwx
#houwx
There’s a lot going on! We discuss the lack of Atlantic hurricanes to date, and why that is so significant. Also, we look ahead to a week with decent rain chances. And finally, is the season’s first cool front possible late next week? 🤞🤞🤞
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This Atlantic season may soon break a remarkable record for quietude
In brief: There’s a lot going on! In today’s post we discuss the lack of Atlantic hurricanes to date, and why that is so significant. Also, we look ahead to a week with some rather dece…
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September 8, 2026 at 12:02 PM
There’s a lot going on! We discuss the lack of Atlantic hurricanes to date, and why that is so significant. Also, we look ahead to a week with decent rain chances. And finally, is the season’s first cool front possible late next week? 🤞🤞🤞
#houwx
#houwx
Happy Labor Day! This is just a short update due to the holiday, and in reality there’s not too much to say. After fairly widespread showers and thunderstorms on Saturday and Sunday, today should see less activity.
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After a fairly active start, the end of Labor Day weekend should be quieter
In brief: Happy Labor Day! This is just a short update due to the holiday, and in reality there’s not too much to say. After fairly widespread showers and thunderstorms on Saturday and Sunday…
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September 7, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Happy Labor Day! This is just a short update due to the holiday, and in reality there’s not too much to say. After fairly widespread showers and thunderstorms on Saturday and Sunday, today should see less activity.
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If you didn't get much rain the last couple of days, you will have some opportunities today, tomorrow, and most of next week. @mattlanza.bsky.social has a review of the rains so far and discusses the best chance of rain for the holiday weekend. #houwx
Labor Day weekend storm chances tick up for Houston on Saturday before a mostly typical September week
In brief: Houston’s storm pattern may tick up a little on Saturday as the Gulf opens the doors a little wider. But Sunday, Labor Day, and most of next week should feature very typical Septemb…
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September 4, 2026 at 10:57 AM
If you didn't get much rain the last couple of days, you will have some opportunities today, tomorrow, and most of next week. @mattlanza.bsky.social has a review of the rains so far and discusses the best chance of rain for the holiday weekend. #houwx