First Alert Weather Extra

After the passing of a strong fall cold front this morning, it will be brisk for high school football tonight. North winds gusting over 20 mph and temperatures in the 50s are expected this evening. The weekend will feature sunny skies and some of the coolest mornings in East Texas since April. Lows both Saturday and Sunday will be in the 40s with afternoon temperatures in the 60s and 70s. The forecast is dry this weekend and through next Friday, our next chance for rain looks to be next weekend. Even then, the chances are low.

 

Today in weather history... October 16, 1988, a strong tornado struck north of Nappanee, Indiana. The F2 tracked for 6 miles, narrowly missing a high school at one point along the path. In total, 21 homes were damaged or destroyed and around half a million dollars in damage was produced. Today's daily weather history segment comes to us courtesy of the Southeast Regional Climate Center.

 

Also on today's edition of First Alert Weather Extra, updates on flooding in South America and details on a new hunting program in Louisiana. In closing, our satellite imagery of the day, showing fall foliage progression in the northeast U.S., courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

A strong fall cold front will move through East Texas tonight into Friday morning. The front, currently moving through North Texas, will bring a chance for a few showers through Friday morning. As dry air comes in behind the front, the chance for rain will come to an end by midday Friday. The dry air, combined with brisk north winds gusting over 30 mph, will lead to a very high fire danger on Friday. Please note: Texas regulations prohibit outdoor burning when wind speeds exceed 23 mph - even if there is not a burn ban in place. 

 

Temperatures Friday morning will be in the 50s and 60s as the cold front pushes through Deep East Texas around daybreak. Officially, Friday's high temperatures will likely be in the 70s as that's where we'll be before the cold front drops temperatures overnight tonight. Friday afternoon, temperatures will range from the low 60s to the upper 60s, generally cooler for North East Texas and warmer to the south. For Friday night football, temperatures will be dropping into the 50s with a wind chill potentially in the 40s as winds continue to gust up to 30 mph.

 

Looking ahead to the weekend, temperatures will continue to drop from the warmer than normal range we've felt in recent days. Lows both Saturday and Sunday will be in the 40s, high temperatures will be in the 60s and low 70s. Mostly sunny skies are expected this weekend; there is no rain in the forecast. Next week, chances for rain do return to the forecast by the end of the week, and temperatures climb back into the warmer than normal range for mid-to-late October.

 

New today, NOAA released their U.S. Winter Outlook for December 2026 through February 2027. A very strong El Niño will likely have a significant influence on the upcoming winter. Ken Graham, director of the National Weather Service saying, "we know from decades of observations, a very strong El Nino will likely bring a southward and eastward shift to the jet stream for the contiguous U.S., which tilts the odds toward stormier weather across the South. While higher chances of rain and snow may bring relief to drought-afflicted areas, too much precipitation on dry soil can fuel destructive flash floods and mudslides."

 

As Moderate to Extreme Drought persists across East Texas in this week's update to the U.S. Drought Monitor, the NOAA Winter Outlook also includes good news towards drought improvement. Drought conditions are expected to improve or end across East Texas and much of the Southern Plains this winter. Currently, to end the drought in East Texas, around 13 inches of rain would be needed over the next month, or up to 20 inches over the next 3 months. Typically, East Texas normally receives around 10 to 12 inches of rain from mid-October through the end of the year. That said, both the November climate outlook, and the winter outlook, call for wetter than normal conditions in East Texas.

 

Today in weather history... October 15, 1984, Mother Nature had an interesting plan for the Broncos vs Packers Monday Night Football matchup. By the time the game concluded, more than four inches of snow had accumulated on the field of Mile High Stadium. The Broncos won 17 to 14. Today's daily weather history segment comes to us courtesy of the Southeast Regional Climate Center.

 

Also on today's edition of First Alert Weather Extra, we're getting an update on severe storms and flooding across the Central U.S. this week. In closing, our satellite imagery of the day, showing a large low-pressure system spinning near Iceland, courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

 

Afternoon showers and thunderstorms will taper off into this evening. Overnight, skies will be partly to mostly cloudy as temperatures drop into the upper 60s by Thursday morning. A strong fall cold front is expected to move through East Texas on Friday, early enough in the day that highs on Friday will only be in the upper 60s and low 70s. As the front moves into the area, there will be a very low chance for a couple showers. Additionally, winds will shift and pick up out of the north. Wind gusts up to 30 mph and dry air behind the front will contribute to a very high fire danger on Friday. This weekend, temperatures will be cooler than normal for mid-October. Next week, temperatures climb back into the 80s and chances for rain return by the end of the week. The Climate Prediction Center continues to advise of heavy rain/flooding potential for East Texas towards the end of next week.

 

Today in weather history... October 14, 1909, a F3 tornado struck Pittsburg Landing and Stantonville, Tennessee, killing 24 people and injuring 80 others. Pittsburg Landing was reportedly "wiped off the map". Significant damage also occurred at the Shiloh National Military Park. Today's daily weather history segment comes to us courtesy of the Southeast Regional Climate Center.

 

This week's weather word is "euraquilo." (Also called euroaquilo, euroclydon.) A stormy wind from northeast or north-northeast in Arabia and the Near East. This definition comes from the American Meteorological Society's Glossary of Meteorology (2026).

 

Also on today's show, we'll look at the "jellyfish" cloud created by a SpaceX launch this week, and we're also following up on erosion from high surf in California. In closing, our satellite imagery of the day, showing a plume of water vapor from Hurricane Simon moves over the Central U.S., fueling severe thunderstorms over the region, courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

 

Once again skies will become mostly cloudy to overcast tonight. By Wednesday morning, low-level clouds will blanket East Texas and some patchy fog will be possible. It will likely be too breezy in the morning for any widespread visibility issues, but it will be humid enough for some patches of fog in the morning. Temperatures drop into 70s overnight, and we'll climb into the low 90s Wednesday afternoon. There is a chance for showers and thunderstorms through the day tomorrow, but many of us will stay dry. The abnormal October heat and chances for rain will come to an end Friday with the passing of a cold front. Temperatures this weekend will be much closer to, and well below, normal for mid-October. The break from the heat and rain is short-lived as a return to the upper 80s and chances for rain are back in the forecast next week.

 

Today in weather history... October 13, 1984, dense fog contributed to a 118-vehicle accident on I-94, just south of Milwaukee. At the time of the massive pile-up, the visibility was reportedly close to zero. Today's daily weather history segment comes to us courtesy of the Southeast Regional Climate Center.

 

Also on today's show, we'll have continued updates on the recovery following Hurricane Isaias over the weekend. In closing, our satellite imagery of the day, showing the full journey of Hurricane Isaias from its formation in the Gulf to its dissipation over the Eastern U.S., courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

Partly cloudy skies will become mostly cloudy overnight as temperatures drop into the 70s. While it will likely be too breezy for widespread fog development overnight, low-level clouds and some patchy fog will be possible early Tuesday. Both Tuesday and Wednesday will feature partly cloudy skies with chances for showers and thunderstorms. It will also be hot both afternoons; highs will be in the 90s through Thursday. By Friday, a strong cold front will be moving into East Texas, dropping highs into the 70s for Saturday. Cooler air will continue to filter into the area Saturday night and drop lows into the 40s and 50s by Sunday morning. The break from the heat appear short-lived as highs will be back in the upper 80s towards the end of next week. Along will the warming trend next week looks to come higher chances for rain as well.

 

Today in weather history... October 12th, 1979, Typhoon Tip, located around 520 miles west-northwest of Guam, reached a world-record low minimum central pressure of 870 millibars.

Tip also set a world record for tropical cyclone size, as it achieved a peak diameter of ~1,380 miles. Today's daily weather history segment comes to us courtesy of the Southeast Regional Climate Center.

 

Also on today's show, we'll have updates on the damage left behind Hurricane Isaias over the weekend. Finally, our satellite imagery of the day, showing power outages in the western Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama as a result of Hurricane Isaias, courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

 

The short-range forecast remains mostly on track this through the end of the week. Highs each afternoon will be in the 80s and low 90s through the weekend into next week. There will be a very low chance for rain on Saturday as Isaias moves inland; however, Isaias will be so far east that any rainfall or impacts will be minimal to none for East Texas. Chances for rain will increase next week with our next cold front. This front looks to arrive Friday of next week, dropping highs into the 70s by next weekend.

 

Today in weather history... October 7, 2024, Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified into a monstrous Category 5 near the Yucatán Peninsula. The storm's 1-minute sustained winds of 155 knots and 895 millibar central pressure tied it with 2005's Rita as the most intense hurricane on record in the Gulf. Today's daily weather history segment comes to us courtesy of the Southeast Regional Climate Center.

 

This week's weather word is "polacke." (Also spelled polake.) A cold, dry, northeasterly wind in Bohemia descending from the Sudeten Mountains (from the direction of Poland). This definition comes from the American Meteorological Society's Glossary of Meteorology (2026).

 

Also on today's show, we're looking a couple of images from space, as well learning why humpback whales are spending a lot of time in Monterey Bay right now. Finally, our satellite imagery of the day, showing convection bubbles and lightning flashes within newly-formed Tropical Storm Isaias, courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

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.

 

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.

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.

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.

 

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.

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.

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.

 

Happy Friday, East Texas! We've made it to the end of the week. For high school football tonight, skies will be mostly clear with temperatures dropping out of the 90s and into the 80s. Light south and southeast winds are expected. This weekend will be sunny to mostly sunny and hot; highs will be in the upper 90s. Early next week, a cold front moves into East Texas. This will be a weak cold front; highs will only drop a couple of degrees, but cooler air will continue filtering into East Texas through the end of the week. We'll have a low chance for rain with the front on Monday and Tuesday, then the rest of next week looks dry.

 

Today in weather history... September 18, 2020, in an incredibly rare event, two tropical/subtropical cyclones struck Europe on the same day. Subtropical Storm Alpha, making landfall in Portugal. Cyclone Ianos, a "medicane," making landfall in Greece. 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 mice and how scientists are using them to study brain disease, and hearing how a squirrel caused a power outage for thousands this week. Finally, our satellite imagery of the day, showing cumulus clouds circulating clockwise around a high-pressure ridge situated over the Southern U.S., courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

The late-summer-into-early-fall heat persists through the end of this week, after we've just experienced our warmest first half of September on record in Tyler and our second-warmest in Longview. A cold front is expected early next week, but high temperatures will remain in the 90s even after the front passes through East Texas. That said, this cold front will still bring us a chance for showers and thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday, and possibly Wednesday as well.

 

Today in weather history... On September 16, 1928, after ravaging Puerto Rico, the "San Felipe" hurricane made landfall on Florida's East Coast as a Category 4. Lake Okeechobee overflowed, flooding surrounding communities with surge as high as 20 feet. At least 2,500 people were killed in the US. Today's daily weather history segment comes to us courtesy of the Southeast Regional Climate Center.

 

This week's weather word is "tofan." (Also spelled tufon, tufan.) It is a violent spring storm common in the mountains of Indonesia. This definition comes from the American Meteorological Society's Glossary of Meteorology (2026).

 

Also on today's show, we'll continue to follow up on Hurricane Helene after making nearly two years ago. Additionally, our satellite imagery of the day, from the archive, shows gravity waves and severe storms across eastern New Mexico, courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

 

Above normal high temperatures remain in the forecast through the end of the week. We'll be in the middle to upper 90s up until our highly anticipated cold front arrives on Monday of next week. Chances for rain remain low-end until then, but with the cold front next week will come a higher chance for showers and thunderstorms. Of little to no concern for East Texas in the short term, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area for potential tropical development in the Atlantic, currently being given a 40% chance of development in the next seven days.

 

Today in weather history... On September 14-15, 1944, the Great Atlantic Hurricane pounded the Eastern Seaboard. Significant storm surge, rainfall-induced flooding, and winds over 75 mph damaged thousands of buildings in towns from the Carolinas to New England. 46 people were killed in the US. 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 a cloud created by wildfires in Oklahoma and follow up on storm recovery following Helene nearly two years ago. In the absence of a show yesterday, the weekly Forecast Accuracy Report will be included today as well. Additionally, our satellite imagery of the day, showing a large low over North America pulls Pacific moisture across the Central United States, courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

 

A few showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through early this evening; rain will come to an end around sunset. This weekend will be hot and sunny/mostly sunny. There are low-end chances for rain in the forecast this weekend and next week. Higher chances for rain are in the forecast towards the end of next week as a cold front moves into the area. Highs next weekend could be in the upper 80s, along with lows in the 60s.

 

Today in weather history... On September 11, 2001, Hurricane Erin was located around 500 miles southeast of New York City. A surging cold front helped to keep the storm from turning towards the mainland. Today's daily weather history segment comes to us courtesy of the Southeast Regional Climate Center.

 

Also on today's show, continued coverage of the late summer/early fall heat and the persistent drought. Additionally, our satellite imagery of the day (from the archive today), showing morning sunlight evaporating low clouds in the valleys of the Appalachians, courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

Low-end chances for rain continue in the forecast for tomorrow and the next several days as highs remain above normal for middle to late September. Our focus, maybe excitement, remains tuned to a possible cold front and increased chances for rain late next week. There are persistent signals that around September 18, and the days that follow, highs could drop into the low 90s and upper 80s across East Texas. We did get a new drought monitor update today, and while there was significant improvement for parts of Deep East Texas, most of East Texas saw no changes. Additionally, NOAA released an updated El Niño outlook today. The odds of El Niño continuing into the winter and spring are high. This indicates we'll likely have a wetter and cooler than normal winter. Hopefully, this should help alleviate the drought situation across East Texas.

 

Today in weather history... On September 10, 1994, Hurricane John, the longest-lived tropical cyclone on record (until 2023), finally underwent an extratropical transition. The storm started as a tropical depression on August 11 and peaked as a Category 5 south of Hawaii on the 22nd to 23rd. Today's daily weather history segment comes to us courtesy of the Southeast Regional Climate Center.

 

Summer heat continues this week as highs will remain above normal through the end of the first full week of September. Low-end chances for rain are in the forecast each day through the weekend, with more rain chances also in the forecast next week. There are increasing signs that towards the end of next week we could see a significant cooldown in East Texas. Two of the long-range weather models we use in the First Alert Weather Center indicate highs could drop into the 80s around next weekend. Along with that drop in temperatures could come a rainier period of weather.

 

Today in weather history... On September 9, 1775, a devastating tropical cyclone slammed into Atlantic Canada. The hurricane sank many ships and destroyed several buildings.  An estimated 4,000 people lost their lives, making this event the deadliest natural disaster in the history of Canada. Today's daily weather history segment comes to us courtesy of the Southeast Regional Climate Center.

 

This week's weather word is "siffanto." A southwest wind of the Adriatic Sea; it is often violent. This definition comes from the American Meteorological Society's Glossary of Meteorology (2026). 

 

Also on today's show, the latest national weather headlines, an update from NOAA on Summer 2026, what newly unearthed dinosaur eggs are teaching us, and how drought is impacting beer production in Colorado. Additionally, our satellite imagery of the day, showing twelve days of Lowell’s journey across the Central Pacific Ocean, courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

There is a chance for a few showers and isolated thunderstorms this evening, but these should be minimally disruptive for high school football tonight. Temperatures will be in the 90s at kickoff and drop into the 80s through the course of the evening. This weekend will be hot with a mix of clouds and sunshine. There is a chance for showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, which looks like the best/highest chance for the weekend. Both Sunday and Monday (Labor Day) have a lower chance for rain. Highs will be in the middle to upper 90s for the weekend through next week. Towards the end of next week, the chance for rain looks to increase once again.

 

Today in weather history... On September 4, 2011, the Bear Creek Fire started in Northeast Texas. The fire went on to become the largest wildfire in East Texas' recorded history, burning over 40,000 acres. Several factors contributed to an active wildfire season that year, including Tropical Storm Lee's landfall in Louisiana on the same day. For more on the Bear Creek Fire, I have written a thorough look back here.

 

Also on today's show, we're taking a look at a consequence of El Niño in California, and we have an update on the deadly flash flood in Nepal. Additionally, our satellite imagery of the day, showing a waning moon illuminating Hurricane Lowell churning to the south of Hawaii, courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

 

The remnants of Tropical Storm Edouard will continue to bring rain to parts of Texas tonight into tomorrow. Though, at this point, most of the rain East Texas will see from Edouard has fallen. Additional chances for showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast through the Labor Day holiday weekend, but the chances/coverage will not be high. Temperatures, while they've been cooler over the last couple of days, will rebound into the middle and upper 90s by early next week. There are no triple digit highs in the forecast for the next 7 to 10 days; however, the Climate Prediction Center's 8 to 14 day outlooks do place East Texas in an area likely to trend warmer than normal.

 

Today in weather history... On September 3, 1974, an early freeze struck MN and WI as temperatures fell into the upper 20s-lower 30s. The cold was the earliest freeze on record in some parts of the states. The most significant damage (upwards of $100 million) was to the soybean and corn crops. The daily weather history segments come to us courtesy of the Southeast Regional Climate Center.

 

Also on today's show, updates on the deadly flash flood at the Grand Canyon and details on late season heat impacting Chicago. Additionally, our satellite imagery of the day, showing Tropical Storm Edouard forming and making landfall along the Gulf Coast, courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

 

We are on weather alert this evening as Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall and moves into East Texas as it weakens. A First Alert Weather Day is in place for tonight and tomorrow for Deep East Texas. The risk for severe weather (tornadoes, wind, hail) is low with this storm; however, there is a high concern for flooding/flash flooding from the heavy rain associated with Edouard. The highest rainfall totals in East Texas are expected along the Trinity River; flood watches are in effect for parts of the area. Rainfall totals will range from nothing/zero for some East Texans, all the way up to 4 or 5 inches or more. A welcome relief from the heat will come with the clouds and the rain over the next couple of days; highs will be in the upper 80s and low 90s Wednesday and Thursday. Heading into Labor Day weekend, highs will return to the upper 90s. Low-end chances for rain will be in the forecast for the weekend as well. Have a great evening.

 

Today in weather history... On September 1-2, 1859, the most intense solar storm in documented history impacted Earth. Known as the "Carrington Event", this geomagnetic storm produced auroras seen as close to the Equator as Cuba and Hawaii. Telegraph infrastructure was severely damaged worldwide. The daily weather history segments come to us courtesy of the Southeast Regional Climate Center.

 

Also on today's show, updates on the deadly flash flood at the Grand Canyon. Additionally, our satellite imagery of the day, showing Tropical Storm Edouard making landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border, courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

 

Happy Friday, we've made it to the end of the week! A few isolated showers and storms will be possible this evening. These should hopefully not be too disruptive for high school football as they'll be few and far between. There will be another low chance for rain on Saturday. High temperatures this weekend will be in the upper 90s and triple digits under sunny to mostly sunny skies. Low-end chances for rain will be in the forecast next week, including Labor Day weekend. High temperatures will remain in the upper 90s and triple digits for the next 7 to 10 days.

 

Today in weather history... On August 28, 2005, the 1 AM NHC update raised Hurricane Katrina to Category 4 intensity. By 7 AM, it was a Category 5 with winds of 160 mph. Around 10 AM CDT, a mandatory evacuation was issued for New Orleans. At 10:11, NWS New Orleans issued its infamous bulletin. The daily weather history segments come to us courtesy of the Southeast Regional Climate Center.

 

Also on today's show, updates on the deadly flood in Nepal as well as wildfires in Texas. Additionally, our satellite imagery of the day, showing an Ariane 6 rocket launching the EUMETSET MTG-I2 weather satellite into space from French Guiana, courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

A few isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible Thursday evening, primarily in Deep East Texas. Temperatures will fall into the middle 70s overnight. Friday will be sunny to mostly sunny with highs in the upper 90s, and triple digits for some. Lower humidity Friday afternoon and evening should make for a somewhat more tolerable evening as high school football games across the area kick off. The weekend forecast calls for sunny, hot, and dry conditions. Chances for rain return to the forecast next week, with continued signs that Labor Day weekend could have higher chances for rain.

 

Today in weather history... On August 27, 2020, Major Hurricane Laura made landfall in Southwest Louisiana near Camera around 1am on August 27th as a strong Category 4 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds near 150 mph, and a minimum central pressure of 938 mb. Today's daily weather history segment comes courtesy of the National Weather Service Shreveport.

 

Also on today's show, updates on severe weather and fires across the United States, as well as a deadly flash flood in Nepal. Additionally, our satellite imagery of the day, showing disorganized convection bubbles around newly formed Tropical Storm Dolly over the Central Atlantic Ocean, courtesy of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.