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  1. 3d ago

    Continuing to track Bertha as NOAA warns of Excessive Heat through the end of July | July 21, 2026

    The two weather headlines of the week continue to dominate our local forecast: heat and Tropical Storm Bertha. What was Tropical Depression Two this time yesterday, strengthened into Tropical Storm Bertha last night. Bertha will continue moving west along the northern Gulf Coast, towards Texas. The impacts from Bertha in East Texas will be minimal. That said, a few showers and isolated thunderstorms will be possible later this week thanks to Bertha. That chance for rain will be the only relief from the other "headline" of the week, the heat. High temperatures climbed into the 100s for many locations across East Texas this afternoon for the first time this year. We'll likely see even more triple digit readings tomorrow. A weak front moving through the area will help to lower the humidity and temps some, but it will not be a significant cooldown by any means. Highs look to remain in the upper 90s and 100s through the end of July. The Climate Prediction Center is warning of a "High Risk" for excessive/extreme heat into early August for all of East Texas.    Today in history... On July 21, 1987, a massive F4 struck in northwestern Wyoming. The 1.5-mile wide wedge occurred at an elevation of >8000 ft, making this event the highest altitude violent tornado in US history. Around a million trees were snapped, uprooted, or debarked/denuded. The daily weather history segments come to us courtesy of the Southeast Regional Climate Center.   Also on today's show, updates on severe weather and summer heat that continue across the country. Finally, our satellite imagery of the day showing Tropical Storm Bertha from space, courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

    Continuing to track Bertha as NOAA warns of Excessive Heat through the end of July | July 21, 2026

  2. 4d ago

    Triple-Digit Heat and a Tropical Storm in the Gulf | July 20, 2026

    The hottest days of the summer so far are upon us as the forecast calls for highs around 100-degrees for the foreseeable future. Of course, other than the heat, a brewing tropical storm in the Gulf will be the other top weather story this week. Over the weekend, Tropical Depression Two formed and is likely to become Tropical Storm Bertha by Tuesday morning. At this time, any impacts from this tropical system look to be minimal for East Texas. That said, parts of the area are included in the cone of uncertainty. Please remain weather alert this week and check the forecast at least once a day for any changes that may occur. This does not look to be a significant weather event for East Texas, but the First Alert Weather Team will let you know if that changes. Back to the heat... Highs will be in the upper 90s and 100s for the rest of this week and into the weekend. The only relief from the heat would come from any stray afternoon showers and thunderstorms, which we do have some low-end chances for in the forecast off and on over the next week. Even still, most of East Texas will stay dry.   Today in history... On July 20, 2005, Hurricane Emily made a final landfall in northern Mexico as a Category 3. Storm surge destroyed most of Laguna Madre (a coastal fishing community), while heavy wind damage and inland flooding was reported around several other towns. No lives were lost. The daily weather history segments come to us courtesy of the Southeast Regional Climate Center.   Also on today's show, some lighthearted stories to get our week started and the satellite imagery of the day showing convection bubbles around "Tropical Depression Two," courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

    Triple-Digit Heat and a Tropical Storm in the Gulf | July 20, 2026

  3. Jul 16

    Dry and Hot Weekend With Heat Building Toward the 100-Degree Mark by Tuesday | July 16, 2026

    Isolated showers and thunderstorms will taper off through the rest of this evening leaving East Texas with mostly cloudy skies overnight. Temperatures by Friday morning will be in the low to middle 70s. There is a low chance for a stray shower or storm tomorrow, but most of us will stay dry. Temperatures Friday afternoon will be in the low to middle 90s. A significant warming trend will take place this weekend into next week as temperatures could be near or cross the 100-degree threshold by Tuesday. The forecast calls for dry conditions through this same time period. A weak front will move through the area midweek and will help usher in some changes. Highs will be a few degrees cooler, but still in the upper 90s through the end of next week. Low-end chances for rain will return to the forecast as well. While no notable impacts are currently expected for East Texas, the National Hurricane Center continues monitoring two areas in the Atlantic for potential tropical development. As this time, both areas have a low chance of formation.   Today in history... On July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 blasted off from Cape Kennedy on the first manned mission to the surface of the moon. Also on July 16, 2005, Hurricane Emily peaked as a Category 5 in the Caribbean Sea. The storm was the first of four Category 5s in the Atlantic during the 2005 season, and stood the only Atlantic Category 5 during the month of July until 2024's Beryl. The daily weather history segments come to us courtesy of the Southeast Regional Climate Center.   Also on today's show, updates on continued severe weather across North America. Additionally, we have new outlooks from the Climate Prediction Center for August and this week's updated Drought Monitor. Lastly, the satellite imagery of the day (from the archive) showing puffy, cumulus clouds swirling around an area of high pressure along the U.S. Gulf Coast., courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

    Dry and Hot Weekend With Heat Building Toward the 100-Degree Mark by Tuesday | July 16, 2026

  4. Jul 15

    Lower Rain Chances Ahead as a Pattern Change Boosts Highs to the Upper 90s | July 15, 2026

    Afternoon showers and thunderstorms will taper off this evening leaving us with mostly cloudy skies across East Texas tonight. More showers and thunderstorms are expected both Thursday and Friday, though the chances look to be lower through the end of the week compared to the start of this week. The weekend forecast continues to look mostly sunny and dry with highs in the middle to upper 90s. By the middle of next week, highs could once again approach the 100-degree threshold. There is no rain in the forecast for this weekend and the beginning of next week, though, low-end chances return to the forecast by next Thursday. While no notable impacts are currently expected for East Texas, the National Hurricane Center is now monitoring two areas in the Atlantic for potential tropical development. As this time, both areas have a low chance of formation.   Today in weather history... On July 15, 2003, Hurricane Claudette made landfall at Port O'Connor, Texas, as a Category 1. Storm surge along the Texas coast reached as high as 5.3 feet, rainfall totals peaked at 6.5 inches, and two tornadoes touched down. Claudette caused $180 million in damage. The daily weather history segments come to us courtesy of the Southeast Regional Climate Center.   This week's weather word is "sansar." (Also called sarsar, shamsir.) A sansar is an "icy wind of death”; a northwest wind of Iran." This definition comes from the American Meteorological Society's Glossary of Meteorology (2026).    Other topics on today's show include updates on flooding, dangerous heat, and wildfires in other parts of the U.S., as well as the discovery of sugar molecules in outer space. Lastly, the satellite imagery of the day showing excessive rainfall from slow-moving storms in Texas and wildfire smoke over the northeastern U.S., courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

    Lower Rain Chances Ahead as a Pattern Change Boosts Highs to the Upper 90s | July 15, 2026

  5. Jul 14

    More Rain Wednesday, Then Summer Heat Returns for East Texas | July 14, 2026

    We've seen less coverage of showers and thunderstorms through Tuesday, and chances for rain will remain low overnight tonight. Additional shower and thunderstorm development is expected by Wednesday afternoon as an upper-level system continues moving slowly to the west overhead. This system, which brought heavy rain and flooding to East Texas Monday, has led to heavy rain and flooding in Central and South Texas today. We'll talk about that in our block of the show covering national and international weather/science headlines.    As the upper-level system moves west, high pressure will strengthen over East Texas bringing an end to our chances for rain by this weekend. Highs will climb back into the middle and upper 90s by early next week. The forecast calls for dry conditions through next Wednesday, then, low-end chances for rain are back in the forecast for late next week. Through this entire period, late next week, highs look to remain in the upper 90s under mostly sunny skies.   Other topics on today's show include the already mentioned flooding in other part of Texas, as well as summer heat and wildfires. We also have a new long-range tropical weather outlook to peek at today. Lastly, the satellite imagery of the day showing in Minnesota and Ontario, courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

    More Rain Wednesday, Then Summer Heat Returns for East Texas | July 14, 2026

  6. Jul 13

    Mid-July Cool Down: Showers & Storms Through Wednesday | July 13, 2026

    Showers and thunderstorms remain in the forecast for tomorrow and Wednesday, with chances decreasing into the second half of the week as high pressure rebuilds overhead. Today's rain will taper off into the evening before new development of showers and storms is expected early Tuesday morning. The chance for rain will increase into Tuesday afternoon and highs will only be in the 80s - well below normal for mid-July. Wednesday's forecast will be mostly the same, then by Thursday, highs are back into the 90s and chances for rain will drop to only 10-20%. The weekend forecast calls for mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid 90s, which would be back around normal for this time of year. Chances for rain are slim to none for next week as high pressure remains dominant.   Today in weather history... On July 13, 2019, Hurricane Barry made landfall on Marsh Island, Louisiana as a Category 1. The storm, which had its roots as a storm system in the Plains more than a week earlier, caused $600 million in damage (mainly from significant flooding). Two people were killed. The daily weather history segments come to us courtesy of the Southeast Regional Climate Center.   Other topics on today's show include a story on a goat that assisted firefighters in Colorado and our weekly Forecast Accuracy Report for the week of July 6. Lastly, the satellite imagery of the day showing noctilucent clouds shimmer high above the Arctic, courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

    Mid-July Cool Down: Showers & Storms Through Wednesday | July 13, 2026

  7. Jul 10

    Hot this weekend before showers, storms, and a cold front arrive to start next week | July 10, 2026

    After another hot and mostly sunny afternoon, changes are set to begin arriving for East Texas over the weekend. We'll have another hot day tomorrow, Saturday, with highs in the middle to upper 90s under partly cloudy skies. There is low (20%) chance for rain on Saturday. The chance for showers and thunderstorms will increase on Sunday ahead of a "backdoor" cold front expected on Monday. There is a high (70%) chance for showers and thunderstorms on Monday, and highs are expected to only be in the upper 80s and low 90s. Tuesday's forecast is mostly the same, though there will be a lower chance for rain as the upper-level disturbance responsible for the July weather relief moves west. As we discussed yesterday on the show, a "backdoor" cold front, and thus the parent pressure system, is one that moves into the area from the northeast rather than the typical northwest for East Texas. By the middle of next week, high pressure will rebuild overhead, bringing an end to the chances for rain as temperatures climb back into the upper 90s.   Today in weather history... On July 10, 1913, the temperature at Greenland Ranch in Death Valley, California reached 134°F. While some uncertainty exists about its validity, this measurement is recognized by the World Meteorological Organization as the highest temperature ever recorded on Earth. The daily weather history segments come to us courtesy of the Southeast Regional Climate Center.   Also on today's show, we're getting an update on a non-weather-related story about whales, as well as details on wildfires overseas. Lastly, the satellite imagery of the day showing a time-lapse of wildfires in the western U.S., courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

    Hot this weekend before showers, storms, and a cold front arrive to start next week | July 10, 2026

  8. Jul 9

    Backdoor Cold Front Brings Rain & Relief from the Heat Early Next Week | July 9, 2026

    Temperatures will continue to climb into the middle and upper 90s through Friday and Saturday before cooler weather arrives early next week. Skies will trend mostly sunny to partly cloudy for the next two days, with only low-end chances for rain in the forecast. Showers and thunderstorms will become likely across East Texas once again early next week as an area of low pressure moves over the area from the northeast. We'll see a drop in temperatures with what we call a "backdoor" cold front that will be associated with the area of low pressure. Chances for rain will decrease into the end of next week as temperatures climb back into the middle and upper 90s. A few other items to note... There were no local changes to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Regarding El Niño, NOAA is saying "El Niño continues and will strengthen through the end of the year, with a 97% chance it will persist through early spring 2027." Related to that, Colorado State has once again lowered their forecast for activity in the Atlantic for this year's hurricane season.   Today in weather history... On July 9, 1979, the system that would become Hurricane Bob organized into a tropical depression in the (then) Gulf of Mexico. Bob was the first tropical cyclone to be given a masculine name in the Atlantic basin. On the 11th, the storm struck Louisiana as a Category 1. The daily weather history segments come to us courtesy of the Southeast Regional Climate Center.   This week's weather word is "simoom." A simoom is "a strong, dry, dust-laden desert wind that blows in the Sahara, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, and the desert of Arabia." This definition comes from the American Meteorological Society's Glossary of Meteorology (2026).   Also on today's show, an update on extreme heat, flooding, and wildfires across the U.S. Lastly, the satellite imagery of the day showing clouds developing over the Amazon and a plume of Saharan Dust moving over the Atlantic Ocean, courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

    Backdoor Cold Front Brings Rain & Relief from the Heat Early Next Week | July 9, 2026
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