Thursday’s Forecast:
It’ll be another hot, humid, and hazy day across SE Texas.
There is a slight chance of isolated showers in the afternoon and evening, but the best rain remains west and north of Southeast Texas.
So, if you are traveling, you could encounter wet roads the closer you get to San Antonio, Austin, and DFW.
Saharan Dust is back!
Saharan dust continues to linger across SE Texas, but we’re seeing a bit of a break on Thursday. However, another stronger plume will be back for much of the holiday weekend forecast.
The dense plum keeps skies milky and drops air quality due to high levels of particulate matter that can lead to respiratory irritation.
Fourth of July Weekend:
Hot, hazy, and certainly humid will be the story for our holiday weekend. The Saharan dust will take over the skies, dry out most of our rain chances but not down to zero.
Be prepared for temps in the mid to upper 90’s but the skies should be clear for fireworks Friday night!
Tracking the tropics:
In the tropics, all is quiet across the Gulf, with the leftovers of Barry still bringing some much needed rain to parts of south Texas.
We’re also watching a boundary just east of the Carolinas that has a 60% chance of development over the next seven days. Regardless, parts of South and North Carolina will likely see heavy rain for the next few days.
Remember, the Atlantic hurricane season lasts through November. Here in SE Texas, we see the tropical season peak in September, but we can see a storm anytime from now through the fall. Last year, Hurricane Beryl made landfall early in the morning on July 8th.
Make sure your family is prepared for whatever comes our way this hurricane season. You can check out our 2025 Hurricane and Flood Survival Guide here.
Your 10-Day Forecast:
Behind weekend storms, heat ramps up as drier air and sunshine dominate for the start of July.
