Texas Climate Office

Is climate change driving Houston's unseasonably warm fall weather? Climate change research has shown how trapped emissions increase Texas’ fall temperatures, but they’re not the only trigger for Houston's unseasonable warmth.

“I’m sweating looking at Christmas decorations, lowkey getting concerned for our planet.”
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Click the link to hear our Texas State Climatologist Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon work through the timeline of the 4th of July Texas flooding, past historic Texas floods, and more!
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Yesterday (11/18/25) was one for the history books! Measurements looked like July, not November as record highs spanned across the Lone Star State.

US Drought Monitor showing conditions for 11-13-25.

US Drought Monitor 11-13-25

For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the US Drought Monitor shows 37.24% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 36.64% last week.

#droughtmonitor #drought #drought2025

'Blood rain' and diseases in the wind: Is the US prepared for deadly dust storms? Dust storms are sweeping across the world, harming the health of millions of people. Now, scientists are racing to keep the dirt on the ground.

"I couldn't see more than 50ft ahead," says Dave Dubois, New Mexico State's climatologist. "It was a once-in-a-decade type of storm."
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The center lacks a private bathroom, but has quite the view ;)

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What is your favorite Texas ghost town?

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YouTube video by Jerry Reed - Topic Gator

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YouTube video by Charlie Daniels - Topic The Legend of Wooley Swamp

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Folk forget how dang hot it gets down here. They are out in the elements and we're in climate controlled vehicles!One time while working traffic, the glue that held the soles of my boots on melted. There I was on 620 at 71 practically in socks on 120deg pavement getting flipped off by grumpy drivers

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Happy spooky day from the swamps of Texas 👻

Lake Travis water levels sink following July flooding; drought continues Lake Travis’ water levels have dropped by 3-3.5 feet since July flooding, according to the Central Texas Water Coalition.

"...the coalition is advocating for the LCRA to update its currently proposed plans by bumping the minimum storage capacity of the Highlands Lakes up from 600,000 acre-feet in volume to 675,000 acre-feet in order to ensure a reliable water supply."
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That line up was 2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten 💜👍🤠

YouTube video by 바이비트 가입방법 Blaze Foley - Clay Pigeons

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These East Texas Counties Now Under Burn Bans Multiple East Texas counties have burn bans in effect as drought conditions worsen across the region.

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Here's to hoping this week is not bananas, but if it is hopefully it has a squeaker in it 🤠 🐕 🍌

The “Icon of Austin” is looking stressed

The Call for Presentations for SCCR 2026 San Antonio (April 15-17) is now open! Interested in presenting your work, organizing a symposium, or holding an interactive workshop? Visit sccrf.org to read the Call for Presentations and submit your ideas by October 31st!

In South Texas, a town struggles for water The city of Mathis typically pumps its drinking water from Lake Corpus Christi, but worsening drought conditions are expected to plunge water levels too low to safely extract usable water.

The city of Mathis typically pumps its drinking water from Lake Corpus Christi, but worsening drought conditions are expected to plunge water levels too low to safely extract usable water, according to Mathis City Manager Cedric Davis.
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Texas Tech to help host ag water sustainability summit Agricultural Water Sustainability Summit in Lubbock, Texas, aims to address water challenges for farming and urban use.

Texas and much of the western U.S. faces persistent drought and escalating demand. An upcoming Agricultural Water Sustainability Summit in Lubbock aims to bridge the gap between agricultural and urban water users
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Southern Region Weekly Drought Update

Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District announces groundwater drought for second time in history The Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District announced a Stage 3 Exceptional Drought on Sept. 12, according to a news release from the district.  The groundwater conservation district, whi...

“It all just floods and dries up, and it’s really hot. We don’t have sustained recharge occurring.”
What is a groundwater drought and how does the Barton Springs Aquifer recharge? Answer, it's complicated!
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