Houston heat persists as October temperatures hit the 90s; when will we see a cold front?
Our next tropical system forms this week in the Atlantic Ocean
If it feels more like summer than fall outside, you’re not alone.
When does Houston typically see its first taste of autumn? Brown broke down recent trends, showing that, historically, the first cold fronts have reached the area in mid-October. Over the past five years, most first fronts have arrived between October 14 and 22.
But last autumn was anything but typical; 2024 didn’t bring a cold front until November, making it the third warmest October on record. That kind of abnormal fall weather set the stage for this year’s warm start to October.
Tuesday’s Forecast:
Tuesday will start off in the 60s and by the afternoon we’ll be in the 80s and lower-90s just a few degrees warmer than Monday.
We’ll continue to watch another air quality alert, coupled with high ragweed allergies.
Air Quality alert:
An air quality alert has been issued on Tuesday for Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria, with elevated fire danger continuing through the evening. Skip the bonfires, especially in our northern areas where fire risk remains higher compared to other parts of Houston.
Elevated Fire Risk:
Dry, warm weather is expected to persist through most of this week with another period of elevated fire risk anticipated. Even when we start to see a little more humidity by the end of the week, we’re running well below normal for rainfall so far this fall.
- Avoid spark-causing activities, as fires can flare up fast.
- Never leave a fire burning unattended or without purpose.
- Secure tow chains to prevent dragging and sparking.
- Don’t drive or park over tall grass.
- Avoid tossing lit cigarettes onto the ground.
Tracking the tropics:
Tropical Strom Lorenzo formed early Monday in the central Atlantic. As a very similar pattern that we’ve seen for a good chunk of this summer’s pattern, Lorenzo will also stay out to sea. 
Your extended forecast:
Overall, we’re still looking to enjoy a nice stretch of comfortable mornings through the middle of the week. Afternoons will still stay warm and we’ll see more humidity by the end of the week as a front will brings showers and thunderstorms Friday and Saturday. 
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