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  1. 1d ago

    Mostly Sunny Skies Prevail; Rain Chances Return This Weekend | October 6, 2026

    Sunny to mostly sunny skies are forecast through the end of the week. High temperatures will be in the middle to upper 80s each day. Low-end chances for rain are in the forecast beginning this weekend. Through next week, the forecast calls for daily highs in the 80s, mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies, and low chances for rain. Towards the end of next week, another cold front is expected and this could bring a drop in temperatures and higher chances for rain back to East Texas.   Today in weather history... October 5-6, 2020, in the span of just 28 hours, Hurricane Delta rapidly intensified from a tropical storm to a 140 mph Category 4. Delta was both the third major hurricane and third Category 4 of the year in the Atlantic basin. Today's daily weather history segment comes to us courtesy of the Southeast Regional Climate Center.   Also on today's show, our weekly forecast accuracy report and stories covering wildfire fighting technology to fall foliage. Finally, our satellite imagery of the day, showing a zoomed-out view of the weather present across North America, featuring a large mid-latitude cyclone draping from Canada to the Gulf where tropical disturbance AL92 is organizing. All the while the skies above most of the U.S. are free of clouds., Florida, courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

    Mostly Sunny Skies Prevail; Rain Chances Return This Weekend | October 6, 2026

  2. 5d ago

    Friday Night Football Rain Chances & Weekend Forecast | October 2, 2026

    Showers and thunderstorms will mostly taper off this evening in time for high school football. Some games may be affected by any lingering rain, but by and large, wet playing surfaces and mud will be the only issue for most tonight. Overnight, the development of more showers and thunderstorms is expected. Severe weather is unlikely, and rainfall rates should be low enough that flooding/flash flooding will not be as high of a concern. The First Alert Weather Days that have been in place will end with the expiration of the Flood Watches tonight. We'll have continued chances for rain this weekend, though coverage will not be as high as what we've seen yesterday and today. Lows will be in the 60s and 70s; highs will be in the upper 70s and low 80s this weekend.     Today in weather history... October 2, 2002, Hurricane Lili peaked in the Gulf of Mexico, now known as the Gulf of America, as a Category 4 with maximum sustained winds of 125 knots and a minimum central pressure of 938 knots. The storm was the strongest Atlantic hurricane of 2002. Today's daily weather history segment comes to us courtesy of the Southeast Regional Climate Center.   Also on today's show, the National Park Service announced an iconic sea arch has collapsed, and the finalists for this year's Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards have been announced. Finally, our satellite imagery of the day, showing NASA’s Crew-13 heading for the International Space Station after launching from Cape Canaveral, Florida, courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

    Friday Night Football Rain Chances & Weekend Forecast | October 2, 2026

  3. 6d ago

    Overnight Flood Watch as Showers & Storms Drench East Texas | October 1, 2026

    First Alert Weather Day(s) remain in place for tonight and Friday as heavy rain and the potential for flooding continue. A Flood Watch is in effect for several East Texas counties overnight. Some locations have already received over an inch of rain in our area, and rainfall totals will continue to rise with the additional showers and thunderstorms. The cold front will move through the area on Friday, keeping temperatures from climbing far into the 80s during the afternoon. Chances for rain will continue into the weekend, though the risk for flooding will come to an end on Friday, thus the First Alert Weather Days will not extend into the weekend. Next week, lows could be in the upper 50s, and highs will be in the upper 70s for a few days.   Today in weather history... October 1, 1890, the U.S. Weather Bureau was created when Congress passed an act transferring the meteorological responsibilities of the Signal Service to the Department of Agriculture. Today's daily weather history segment comes to us courtesy of the Southeast Regional Climate Center.   Also on today's show, we're learning about an emu rescue in Arizona after flooding this week, and continued updates on the flooding risk across the state and country. Finally, our satellite imagery of the day, showing a storm system drenches the Southwest U.S. to the Great Lakes with heavy rainfall and an accompanying flooding risk, fueled by tropical moisture form the Pacific, courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

    Overnight Flood Watch as Showers & Storms Drench East Texas | October 1, 2026

  4. Sep 30

    Heavy, Soaking Rain Is Coming to East Texas Thursday and Friday | September 30, 2026

    First Alert Weather Days are in place for Thursday and Friday as heavy rain and the possibility for flooding are in the forecast. Showers and thunderstorms will begin to move into East Texas Thursday morning and become widespread through the day. While the risk for severe weather is low, heavy rain could lead to flooding and ponding on roadways. Highs Thursday afternoon will be in the upper 80s before the clouds and rain drop temperatures. Showers and thunderstorms will remain likely through Thursday night into Friday and Saturday. Rainfall totals will range from one to three inches, with some parts of East Texas receiving even higher amounts. A cold front will move through the area on Friday dropping temperatures to the lowest they've been since May for some locations.   Today in weather history... September 30 - October 1, 2016, Hurricane Matthew reached Category 5 intensity in the Caribbean Sea north of Colombia. The storm was the first Atlantic Category 5 since Felix in 2007, and also broke the record as the southernmost Category 5 in the Atlantic Ocean. Today's daily weather history segment comes to us courtesy of the Southeast Regional Climate Center.   This week's weather word is "fowan." A dry, scorching wind of Great Britain and the Isle of Man. This definition comes from the American Meteorological Society's Glossary of Meteorology (2026).   Also on today's show, we're learning about an emu rescue in Arizona after flooding this week, and continued updates on the flooding risk across the state and country. Finally, our satellite imagery of the day, showing the nine-day long journey of Hurricane Polo traversing the Eastern Pacific Ocean, courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

    Heavy, Soaking Rain Is Coming to East Texas Thursday and Friday | September 30, 2026

  5. Sep 29

    First Alert Weather Days: Heavy Rain and Flood Threat Late This Week | September 29, 2026

    Thursday and Friday are First Alert Weather Days as heavy rain will come with the potential for flooding and a low-end risk for severe weather. Most of Wednesday will be dry; temperatures will climb into the low and middle 90s under partly cloudy skies. The chance for rain will increase Wednesday night into Thursday, with widespread showers and thunderstorms expected both Thursday and Friday. Rain will remain possible into the weekend, though the chances will be lower and the risk for flooding does not appear as high.   Today in weather history... September 29, 1938, several tornadoes spawned by a tropical depression impacted the Charleston, SC, area. A pair of estimated F2s killed 32 people as many poorly-constructed homes and other structures collapsed. The damage toll was around $2 million (1938 USD). Today's daily weather history segment comes to us courtesy of the Southeast Regional Climate Center.   Also on today's show, details on tidal flooding in Florida, the effects of Hurricane Polo in California, new research on the world's loudest bird, and a view of Earth from the International Space Station. Finally, our satellite imagery of the day, showing Hurricane Polo making landfall in Baja California del Sur and then crosses the Gulf of California before making another landfall near Guaymas, Mexico, courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

    First Alert Weather Days: Heavy Rain and Flood Threat Late This Week | September 29, 2026

  6. Sep 28

    First Alert: Thursday & Friday Storms Bring Heavy Rain Threat | September 28, 2026

    Low-end chances for rain are in the forecast for the next couple of days ahead of a high chance for showers and thunderstorms late this week. Thursday and Friday are First Alert Weather Days due to the likely showers and thunderstorms and possibility for flooding. Rainfall totals could exceed 2 to 3 inches in some parts of East Texas. High temperatures will be in the 90s before the rain arrives, then we'll drop into the 70s and 80s by this weekend and next week. The two main components to this week's rain are moisture from the Pacific that has flowed into the atmosphere over Texas for the last week, and then a cold front that will arrive on Friday. After the cold front moves through East Texas, chances for rain will decrease, though not completely diminish. Additionally, temperatures will sit near to below normal through the end of next week.   Today in weather history... September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian reached Category 5 intensity in the Gulf of America, formerly the Gulf of Mexico, before making a catastrophic landfall in Florida as a high-end Category 4 during the afternoon. The storm killed 150 people and produced around $110 billion in damage in the state. Today's daily weather history segment comes to us courtesy of the Southeast Regional Climate Center.   Also on today's show, updates on the deadly nor'easter affecting the East Coast, as well as SpaceX's Starship splashing down into the Pacific today. Finally, our satellite imagery of the day, showing Hurricane Polo moves northward off the southwestern coast of Mexico, courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

    First Alert: Thursday & Friday Storms Bring Heavy Rain Threat | September 28, 2026

  7. Sep 25

    Pacific Moisture Brings Rain Chances Back to East Texas Next Week | September 25, 2026

    Partly cloudy to mostly clear skies are expected Friday night for high school football. Temperatures will be dropping into the 70s through the evening. The weekend will be warm with highs in the low to middle 90s under partly cloudy skies. Low-end chances for rain will return to East Texas Sunday and increase next week. Moisture continues to stream into the atmosphere from the Pacific and will in turn bring the higher chance for showers and thunderstorms as a cold front approaches East Texas by the middle of next week. There remains a question on when and if the cold front will reach our area; however, we are fairly confident that the rain and clouds will still be enough to drop high temperatures into the 80s.   Today in weather history... September 25, 1939, a tropical storm made landfall in southern California. It was the first tropical cyclone to directly affect California since 1858 and is the only landfalling tropical system in the state's history. The estimated death toll was between 45 and 93. Today's daily weather history segment comes to us courtesy of the Southeast Regional Climate Center.   Also on today's show, an update on the nor'easter impacting the East Coast. Finally, our satellite imagery of the day, showing a strong, early season nor’easter as it threatens the East Coast, courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

    Pacific Moisture Brings Rain Chances Back to East Texas Next Week | September 25, 2026

  8. Sep 24

    Weekend Warmup Before Rain and Cooler Air Arrive Next Week | September 24, 2026

    Cooler and drier/less humid air will stick around through Friday before there's a brief return of highs in the middle 90s this weekend. Friday's forecast calls for mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s. This weekend will generally be dry, minus a low chance for rain late Sunday. High temperatures both Saturday and Sunday will be in the 90s. Next week, a combination of features in the atmosphere will play a role in a cool down for East Texas temperatures, and widespread showers and thunderstorms. First, moisture from the Pacific and the remnants of Hurricane Polo will flow into Texas from the west. A cold front will move into the state by mid-week with a trough of low pressure, the front colliding with the moisture-rich air leading to chances for rain across Texas. There is some uncertainty as to how far east the highest rainfall totals could be, but at this time, we are confident that at least some rain will make it to East Texas next week. Not only for East Texas, but for the state as a whole, this should prove beneficial towards helping to relieve some impacts from the ongoing drought.   Today in weather history... September 24, 2005, Hurricane Rita made landfall in southwest Louisiana. The Category 3 devastated several coastal parishes, with the worst damage seen in Cameron where >90% of several communities were swept away. At least 120 fatalities were associated with Rita. Hurricane Rita spawned an outbreak of nearly 100 tornadoes in the Southeast. A dozen twisters were significant (F2+), the strongest of which was an F3 that destroyed several buildings near Waterproof, LA. One person was killed and 23 were hurt. Today's daily weather history segment comes to us courtesy of the Southeast Regional Climate Center.   Also on today's show, we'll look at the latest updates on an early season Nor'Easter as well as El Niño and how it continues to influence Pacific tropical cyclones. Finally, our satellite imagery of the day, showing Hurricane Odalys sails the open waters of the Pacific, while Hurricane Polo and Tropical Storm Nolo threaten Mexico and Hawai’i respectively, courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

    Weekend Warmup Before Rain and Cooler Air Arrive Next Week | September 24, 2026
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