{"id":15160,"date":"2025-10-22T04:23:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T04:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/15160\/"},"modified":"2025-10-22T04:23:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T04:23:13","slug":"rain-chances-return-fire-danger-today-and-a-more-active-pattern-ahead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/15160\/","title":{"rendered":"Rain Chances Return, Fire Danger Today, and a More Active Pattern Ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\tA Quick Airport-Lounge Forecast<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"724\">When you\u2019re sitting in an airport lounge and decide to record a weather video\u2026 what could possibly go wrong? Thankfully, the only turbulence for now is in the atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"892\">As of Tuesday morning, Texas is sliding into a more active weather pattern \u2014 meaning more rain, more storms, and fewer bone-dry days across the Lone Star State.<\/p>\n<p>Today: Dry, Breezy, and Fire-Prone<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1184\">A weak cold front has pushed south across the northern two-thirds of Texas today, bringing gusty north winds and slightly cooler temperatures. Most of the state will remain dry and sunny, but that also means fire danger is back.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rawsfcst20251020-scaled.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1233888\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1233888\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Forecast fire danger maps for Texas on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, showing very high fire risk today across North and East Texas, gradually decreasing by Thursday.\" width=\"2560\" height=\"926\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rawsfcst20251020-scaled.png\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1233888\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1233888\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rawsfcst20251020-scaled.png\" alt=\"Forecast fire danger maps for Texas on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, showing very high fire risk today across North and East Texas, gradually decreasing by Thursday.\" width=\"2560\" height=\"926\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1233888\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Texas A&amp;M Forest Service highlights very high fire danger today, easing midweek as humidity increases.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1537\"><br data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1243\"\/>The Texas A&amp;M Forest Service highlights very high fire danger across much of northern and western Texas. Low humidity and warm temperatures will allow any sparks to spread quickly \u2014 so avoid outdoor burning, check for dragging trailer chains, and use extra caution if working outside.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1697\">Tomorrow and Thursday will bring continued elevated fire weather, but humidity will begin increasing late in the week as moisture returns from the Gulf.<\/p>\n<p>Midweek Pattern: Staying Quiet for Now<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1987\">Tuesday and Wednesday will be mostly quiet weather-wise. Expect mild afternoons in the 70s and 80s across most of the state, with 90s still hanging on across South Texas.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2183\">Cloud cover will increase overnight and into Wednesday as southerly flow re-establishes itself. This will pull Gulf moisture back inland and set the stage for Thursday\u2019s storm chances.<\/p>\n<p>Thursday Through Saturday: Rain and Storms Return<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2584\">We\u2019re finally tracking a meaningful chance for rain across much of Texas. A developing upper-level disturbance will bring showers and thunderstorms to the Texas Panhandle and West Texas Thursday afternoon and evening, then spread east Friday and Saturday.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20251021_SWODY3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1233887\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1233887\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Severe weather outlook map for Thursday, October 23, 2025, showing isolated severe storm risk across the Texas Panhandle and West Texas with potential for hail and strong winds.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20251021_SWODY3.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1233887\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1233887\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20251021_SWODY3.jpg\" alt=\"Severe weather outlook map for Thursday, October 23, 2025, showing isolated severe storm risk across the Texas Panhandle and West Texas with potential for hail and strong winds.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1233887\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thursday\u2019s severe weather outlook shows isolated severe storm potential in the Texas Panhandle and West Texas.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2742\">Some of these storms could be strong or marginally severe, especially across North and Central Texas, where hail and gusty winds are possible.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2881\">Localized heavy rainfall may also cause minor street flooding, particularly across urban areas in East Texas and the Brazos Valley.<\/p>\n<p>Rain Totals: Beneficial Moisture on the Way<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20251021_QPF.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1233886\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1233886\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"WPC forecast rainfall totals for Texas through Sunday, October 26, 2025, showing one to three inches of rain possible across North, Central, and East Texas.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20251021_QPF.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1233886\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1233886\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20251021_QPF.jpg\" alt=\"WPC forecast rainfall totals for Texas through Sunday, October 26, 2025, showing one to three inches of rain possible across North, Central, and East Texas.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1233886\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">WPC rainfall forecast shows beneficial rain for the eastern half of Texas later this week.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3200\">Forecast rainfall through Sunday morning shows 1 to 3 inches of rain across East Texas, the Brazos Valley, the Golden Triangle, and Central Texas \u2014 with locally higher amounts possible.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3202\" data-end=\"3382\">Even the Hill Country and Big Country could see a few tenths to half an inch, which would help ease ongoing flash drought conditions and reduce wildfire risk for a while.<\/p>\n<p>Temperature Roller Coaster Continues<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3587\">Today\u2019s highs range from the 70s and 80s north to the 90s and near-100\u00b0F in South Texas.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3589\" data-end=\"3836\">Behind the front, Wednesday brings slightly cooler conditions, then a warm-up Thursday ahead of the next storm system. By Friday and Saturday, expect another mild cooldown, with highs mainly in the 60s and 70s north and 80s to 90s south.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3838\" data-end=\"3947\">No Arctic outbreaks are on the horizon \u2014 just typical fall fronts to keep temperatures bouncing around.<\/p>\n<p>Looking Ahead: Fall Pattern Takes Over<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4001\" data-end=\"4266\">After months of persistent high pressure and dry weather, the ridge has finally broken down. Over the next 10 days, multiple upper-level systems are expected to move across the Southern Plains, each bringing chances for rain, storms, and weak cold fronts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4268\" data-end=\"4388\">If this pattern holds, October will end on a wetter, more seasonable note \u2014 great news for drought-stricken areas.<\/p>\n<p>Stay Weather Aware<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4422\" data-end=\"4627\">You can always get your local weather forecast, track live radar, and check the latest alerts in our free Texas Storm Chasers mobile app \u2014 just search for Texas Storm Chasers in your app store.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4629\" data-end=\"4907\">\u26a1 Track live radar: <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/texasstormchasers.com\/radar\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"4653\" data-end=\"4727\">https:\/\/texasstormchasers.com\/radar<\/a><br data-start=\"4727\" data-end=\"4730\"\/>\ud83c\udf29\ufe0f Severe outlook: <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/texasstormchasers.com\/severe\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"4754\" data-end=\"4830\">https:\/\/texasstormchasers.com\/severe<\/a><br data-start=\"4830\" data-end=\"4833\"\/>\ud83d\udcf1 Get the app: <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/texasweather.app\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"4853\" data-end=\"4905\">https:\/\/texasweather.app<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4909\" data-end=\"5010\">Thanks for tuning in, and hopefully, this airport-lounge forecast made it out before boarding time!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5012\" data-end=\"5057\">Stay safe, stay smart, and God bless!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A Quick Airport-Lounge Forecast When you\u2019re sitting in an airport lounge and decide to record a weather 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