As we head into Saturday, North and Central Texas will be under the influence of a cold front sweeping eastward—bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms along its path. While not every area will see severe weather, the strongest storms are expected north of I-20 and east of I-35, where conditions may support damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes. If you’re in these zones, be sure to have a reliable way to receive weather alerts and keep an eye on the skies.

By Saturday evening, the atmosphere settles down. Temperatures will ease from the upper 80s into the 70s under mostly clear skies. South winds will remain breezy, sustained at 5 to 10 mph with occasional gusts near 20—just enough to rustle the leaves and remind us that change is in the air.

Sunday brings a refreshing shift. Behind the front, cooler and drier air filters in from the north and northwest, making for a pleasant finish to the weekend. Highs will range from the 70s to low 80s, and Sunday night will dip into the 50s—ideal for a cozy evening or a brisk morning walk.

Looking ahead to next week, dry and breezy conditions will dominate, raising the risk for grass fires across the region. Fire safety remains a priority, especially in open areas. But there’s hope for another round of rain by the end of the week, offering a potential reprieve from the dry spell.

In the Austin and San Antonio corridor, warm temperatures continue today with highs in the 90s. Morning clouds will give way to afternoon sunshine, and while most areas stay dry, slight rain chances linger along and east of US Highway 77. This pattern holds into next week, with above-normal highs and only minimal rain chances as we move deeper into October.

Nationally, the Weather Prediction Center notes a broad increase in showers and storms from the Great Lakes to the Mid-South, with heavy rainfall possible from central Illinois to northern Indiana. Meanwhile, the Pacific Northwest braces for rain and mountain snow by late Saturday, and high winds are expected across northern Montana.

🎙️ As KNCT Meteorologist Bill Hecke shared, Friday starts off ahead of a weak frontal boundary with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s and southerly breezes. Saturday’s front brings scattered showers, a few stronger storms, and a shift to drier, more comfortable air.

📻 And while the weather shifts, our programming remains steady and stellar. Tune in for:

• StarDate: California Nebula – 5:57am & 4:57pm
• The Sound of Texas with Jim Runge – 6:30am & 12:30pm
• The Daily Dose with Mitch Anthony – 8:30am
• EarthDate 183: How Do Animals Vote? – 9:30am & 3:30pm
• Science and the Sea: Big Eyes – 10:30am & 2:30pm
• SoundBeat: Listen Mr. Bilbo – 11:30am & 1:30pm
• The Softer Side, Episode 336 with Carl Rossi – 5pm
• On the Dock with Rick Smith – 6:15pm

Stay safe, stay tuned, and let KNCT be your guide through the weekend skies and stories.