Texas is going to be toasty; but maybe a brief storm this weekend

Texas is going to be toasty; but maybe a brief storm this weekend

August rains brought gusty winds, blowing dust, and lightning to the Texas Panhandle last evening. Everyone else baked under the summer sun, and guess what? That’s precisely what we’re going to have happen today, too. It is August, after all. The only way we’ll typically get widespread rains and below-average temperatures is from a hurricane. […]

Texas Weather: Hot in August? You don’t say!

Texas Weather: Hot in August? You don’t say!

August has arrived, and the weather in Texas is much like you’d expect… hot with a side of dust, wildfire smoke, and humidity. Truth be told, while it will be hot, it still isn’t to the extreme that the previous two summers brought. We even have a chance to discuss spotty thunderstorms! High temperatures across […]

Hazy Return: Saharan Dust Back In Texas!

Hazy Return: Saharan Dust Back In Texas!

Saharan dust from Africa will make a return to Texas beginning today. A higher concentration of dust will likely create a noticeable haze across the eastern half of Texas Today, Thursday, and Friday. Most of the dust will remain in the upper levels of the atmosphere. However, modest low-level visibility reductions can’t be ruled out. […]