South-Central Texas is entering October under a stretch of warm, rain-free weather, with temperatures forecast to remain 5 to 10 degrees above seasonal norms through the coming week. Afternoon highs are expected to reach the upper 80s to low 90s, while overnight lows will settle in the 60s.

September closed with above-average temperatures overall, though locations such as DFW Airport and Waco recorded roughly 10 days of near- or below-normal highs. Rainfall was limited across the region, with totals falling short of monthly averages.

In the Austin and San Antonio areas, mostly sunny skies will accompany highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s. This unseasonably warm pattern is expected to hold through the weekend, with minimal chances for precipitation until early next week.

Looking ahead, October is projected to continue the trend of warmer and drier conditions. Forecast models suggest below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures for much of South-Central Texas. This pattern may contribute to the expansion and intensification of drought conditions, which are already classified as severe to exceptional in areas including San Antonio, Highway 90, and portions of the I-35 corridor and Coastal Plains.

Typically, October brings a gradual cooling trend to the region, with cold fronts introducing lower temperatures and occasional rainfall from Pacific systems. Average highs decline from the upper 80s to the upper 70s, and lows drop from the 60s into the 50s. While rare, early freezes can occur in the Hill Country during this month.

KNCT Meteorologist Bill Hecke reports clear skies and mild morning temperatures in the 60s across Central Texas today, with light variable winds shifting to a northeasterly flow at 5 to 10 mph. Afternoon highs will climb into the low to mid 90s, and similar conditions are expected to persist through the week.

Nationally, the Weather Prediction Center notes improving conditions across the Southeast following recent rainfall, while eastern Florida may continue to see showers and thunderstorms due to persistent onshore flow. In contrast, the Pacific Northwest and Great Basin face unsettled weather and cooler-than-average temperatures, with periodic rainfall and localized flooding concerns.

Meanwhile, a strong ridge of high pressure over central North America is driving unseasonably hot temperatures across the Plains and Midwest. Highs in these regions are forecast to reach the mid to upper 80s and low 90s—up to 25 degrees above normal—potentially setting new daily records as the month begins.

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