If you think November means cooler temperatures, lower humidity and finally getting to put away the summer wardrobe in Southeast Texas, think again! Our weather history tells a much more interesting story.
November 10 brings back memories of coastal flooding, freezing temps, and heat waves.
How distant Hurricane Ida made its impacts felt even as far away as Southeast Texas:
From November 8-10, 2009, persistent northeast winds combined with large swells generated by distant Hurricane Ida produced moderate coastal flooding and beach erosion along parts of the Brazoria and Galveston County coastlines.
Ida made landfall in Alabama which shows that even when a hurricane isn’t threatening the Texas coast directly, distant tropical systems can still influence conditions along our beaches.
Believe it or not, Houston reached 88 degrees on November 10! That daily record high was set in 2006. It’s a reminder that even though we’re well into fall, cold fronts don’t always arrive on schedule, and warm, humid air can still dominate Southeast Texas.
On the other end of the spectrum, Houston’s temperature dropped to 30 degrees on November 10, 1977! That’s a pretty impressive temperature swing for an area where residents are often still running their air conditioners well into November!
November in Southeast Texas is a true transition month. We can go from summer-like warmth to our first taste of winter in a matter of days.
The lesson with Houston weather? It’s always too soon to pack away the jackets OR the short sleeves!
