We’re eyeing a rain-making front that could drop temperatures below average next week

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — October will start off this weekend feeling like we’re back in summer, but later next week, a rain-making cool front moves into southeast Texas to deliver both rain and refreshing temperatures!

First though we have to get through another hot weekend that will challenge record-high temperatures. Saturday reached 95 degrees in Houston, tying the daily record high temperature for September 30th and sending this September into the record books as one of the hottest for the month on record. And Sunday will be just as warm as we turn the page to a new month with morning lows starting in the low 70s and afternoon highs in the mid 90s.

When will the cool front arrive next week?

At this time, we expect the front to arrive on Thursday, which will increase the chance of showers and thunderstorms on both Wednesday and Thursday.

How cool will it get behind the front?

Most likely, we end up with highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s, but there is an outside chance we could get highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s next weekend if enough cool air manages to spill down the Plains.

Is Texas done with the hurricane season?

At this time, no tropical development is expected in the Gulf in the next 7 days, and we’re nearing the latest date on record a hurricane has made landfall in Texas, which is October 15th. Based on the projected steering currents over the Gulf and the resulting high wind shear, we are likely in the clear from any direct hits. That said, we’re entering the time of year where we have to pay closer attention to what’s happening in the Pacific since those storms can recurve into Mexico and send heavy rains to Texas. For the latest on Atlantic Tropical Storms Philippe and Rina, head to our Tropical Update page.