Justin Ballard

November hurricanes are rare in the Gulf of Mexico. Here’s why Texas doesn’t see November landfalls even though the storm season lasts until Nov. 30.–

The federal shutdown has delayed the annual winter briefing by the Climate Prediction Center, a key event meteorologists and energy producers rely on.

La Niña has returned, and forecasters say Houston and much of Texas could face another warm, dry winter with drought and wildfire risks rising.

Track Jerry's path in the Atlantic Ocean

Track Priscilla's path in the Pacific Ocean

Track Karen's path in the Atlantic Ocean

Track Melissa's path in the Caribbean Sea

Nearly all of Southeast Texas is now abnormally dry, the precursor stage to drought. A rainless fall can lead to long, costly dry spells across Texas.

Track Humberto's path in the Atlantic Ocean

Fall is on the calendar, but not in Houston’s forecast. For context, here’s the latest date that the city has ever sweated through a 90-degree day.