North and Central Texas step into another hot day, with most communities staying dry under late‑September sunshine. The heat remains the dominant story, but there is a small wrinkle on the western horizon: portions of western North Texas carries a small chance of isolated thunderstorms this evening, most likely between 6 and 9 PM.

While the overall severe threat is low, any storm that does develop could briefly turn strong — capable of gusty winds, small hail, and frequent lightning. These will be the exception rather than the rule, and most areas will simply see another warm, quiet evening.

The weekend continues this theme: hot, mostly dry, and punctuated only by spotty, isolated storms. But the pattern begins to shift as we move into next week. A more active stretch of weather is expected to develop, one that could finally deliver beneficial rainfall to a large portion of the region.

From Tuesday night through Thursday, widespread good rain chances return to North and Central Texas. Clouds and showers may even hold Thursday’s highs to the 80s, offering a welcome break from the persistent heat.

Farther south, the Austin and San Antonio region faces another hot day with no meaningful chance for rain. Highs climb through the 90s, and a few spots along the I‑35 Corridor may flirt with 100 degrees. Winds remain light, drifting in from the east and southeast at 5 to 10 mph.

Above‑normal temperatures and mostly dry weather continue into early next week for Central Texas, but just like the northern half of the state, rain chances begin to ramp up by Tuesday night. The middle and end of next week look more promising, with higher rain chances and milder temperatures expected from Wednesday through Friday.

As September winds down, Texas holds onto its heat — but relief may finally be on the way.