Austin Sets New November Temperature Record on Friday
Historic Heat Before the Chill
Friday, November 7, 2025, will be remembered as an exceptional day in Austin’s weather history. The mercury climbed toward record territory, with forecasters predicting temperatures could break the existing November 7th record of 89°F. Austin’s Camp Mabry station reached 93 degrees, joining an exclusive club—only five days since records began in 1898 have hit 90°F or higher in November.
AUSTIN CAMP MABRY Nov 7 Climate: High: 93 Low: 62 Precip: 0.0" Snow: 0.0" Snow Depth: 0" https://t.co/gfimvCAUoj pic.twitter.com/96QLXh6IIv
— IEMBot EWX (@iembot_ewx) November 8, 2025
The unseasonably warm conditions were driven by high pressure sitting over Central Texas, creating sunny skies and soaring temperatures that felt more like late summer than early November. For residents who’ve been craving cooler fall weather, Friday’s heat served as a reminder that Austin’s climate doesn’t always follow the calendar.
Cold Front on the Horizon
Relief is finally coming, though it won’t bring the rain the region desperately needs. A cold front is forecast to move through late Saturday night, bringing significantly windy conditions on Sunday with gusts around 35-45 mph and turning temperatures significantly cooler with well below average readings from Sunday through Tuesday. Sunday’s highs will only reach the mid-60s, with Monday and Tuesday mornings dipping into the 30s—a dramatic 50-60 degree temperature swing in just a matter of days.
Unfortunately, this cold front will be a dry one. No rain is expected with the frontal passage, compounding Central Texas’s ongoing drought concerns and elevating wildfire risks across the region.
Wildfire Dangers and Public Safety Efforts
FIRE WEATHER WATCH for parts of the CBS Austin area Sunday.
— Chikage Windler WX (@ChikageWeather) November 7, 2025
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR STRONG NORTH-NORTHEASTERLY WINDS AND CRITICALLY LOW HUMIDITY ACROSS SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS…… .A strong cold front will arrive by early Sunday… pic.twitter.com/OdhnXaZJO2
The combination of record warmth, bone-dry conditions, and incoming strong winds has local officials on high alert. Both Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Travis County Judge Andy Brown have issued disaster declarations in response to heightened wildfire risks, following Governor Abbott’s renewal of a statewide disaster declaration.
A burn ban has been in effect for Travis County since October 21, prohibiting all outdoor burning activities.
The restrictions cover outdoor burning, grilling in certain circumstances, and welding in unincorporated areas of the county. Violations can result in fines as officials work to prevent any spark that could ignite a dangerous wildfire.
The City of Austin and Travis County have launched a “No-ember November” campaign to raise awareness about year-round wildfire risks in Central Texas. Mayor Watson called wildfire preparedness “one of the top three things that keeps me awake at night,” emphasizing the serious nature of the threat to the community.
Travis County has implemented a new text alert system to keep residents informed. Residents can sign up to receive notifications whenever a burn ban is issued or lifted by texting “TCBURNBAN” to 888777.
Looking Ahead
After the cold snap early next week, warm and above-average temperatures are expected to return by Wednesday and Thursday. However, with continued dry conditions and no meaningful rainfall in the forecast, the wildfire threat will remain elevated throughout November.
For a region that ranks sixth nationally in homes at risk from wildfire, Friday’s record-breaking heat followed by a dry, windy cold front serves as a stark reminder of the new climate realities facing Central Texas. As temperatures whipsaw from record highs to near-freezing lows, officials urge residents to stay vigilant, follow burn bans, and take wildfire preparedness seriously.
Stay informed about weather conditions and wildfire risks by following the National Weather Service and local emergency management officials on social media.
COMPLETE FORECAST AND OTHER WEATHER FURTHER DOWN THIS POST
Flights bound for Austin were delayed once again Friday as a lack of air traffic control staff triggered a ground delay program for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
CHECK YOUR FLIGHT STATUS HERE
Austin Council Member Ryan Alter will reimburse the city for several expenses that were scrutinized by ethics experts and identified in a recent American-Statesman investigation. The investigation revealed Alter had used thousands of taxpayer dollars for donations to nonprofit and advocacy organizations. Days after the report, Alter issued a newsletter to constituents on Friday morning, stating he is taking steps to “rebuild trust” with taxpayers.
Every dollar counts. That's why I’m shining a light on past expenses and calling for serious reforms to City spending including cuts to Council office budgets, freezing my travel, and independent audits to improve efficiency.https://t.co/Pkw1SypGdC
— Ryan Alter (@RyanAlter) November 7, 2025
“I want to shine a light on a few expenses from my own office budget. Although these items were approved by staff and are consistent with City policy, just because you can do something doesn’t always mean you should. Out of my desire to help our community, I made choices that harmed the trust and reputation of city government. I accept responsibility for that – and I’m ready to do the work to rebuild that trust. — Austin City Council member Ryan Alter
This is the second time that Statesman reporting has prompted Alter to reimburse taxpayers for questionable expenses.
Alter’s full statement here.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson reiterated a promise to work on a new city budget after the overwhelming defeat of Proposition Q earlier this week.
Any revised budget will need to include significant spending cuts. Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes warned earlier in the week that a smaller budget could result in fewer emergency medical service units and longer response times.
One adult and three children were hurt in a rollover accident early Friday morning in Del Valle.
Later in the morning Friday, one motorist was killed in Bee Cave in a two-vehicle collision.
Area traffic will be affected this weekend due to ongoing projects on I-35, the Texas Book Festival downtown and a charity event.
Wimberley and Dripping Springs will see traffic delays due to the Ride to End Alzheimer’s.
Friday was day two of the trial for an Austin police officer who shot and killed a man in 2022.
As the Austin Independent School District continues to discuss their consolidation plan, more and more families are concerned with the impacts the changes could have on their communities.
Austin Energy is making changes after a surprise microburst storm in the ATX back in May.
A beautiful Friday night in downtown Austin last night.
WEATHER
FRIDAY’S HIGH /LOW TEMPERATURES
AUSTIN-BERGSTROM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
CAMP MABRY
…FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR STRONG NORTH WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR ALL OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS…
* AFFECTED AREA…All South Central Texas.
* TIMING…From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * WINDS…North 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 15 to 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURES…65 to 73.
* IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
5-DAY FORECAST / AUSTIN, TEXAS
The most significant cold outbreak since last spring is expected to unfold across the eastern United States from this weekend into early next week, bringing freezes to parts of the South and the first snow of the season to parts of the North. (AccuWeather)
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN: DAY 39
Trump illegally withheld SNAP food assistance from millions of hungry citizens. Now he’s appealing a federal court order, refusing to provide a crumb of relief as parents struggle to keep their children fed. He’s not a king, but he behaves like Marie Antoinette.…
— Lloyd Doggett (@RepLloydDoggett) November 7, 2025
Americans are begging Democrats to end the shutdown.
— Senate Republicans (@SenateGOP) November 7, 2025
Here’s a list of organizations calling for @SenateDems to vote with us to open government: pic.twitter.com/Cdak231rTs
More from Austin American-Statesman.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Friday he is committing $1 million from his campaign coffers to put chapters of Turning Point USA, the group founded by the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, on every Texas college and high school campus.
𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐒 $𝟏 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐎 𝐏𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐏𝐔𝐒𝐀 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐍 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐄𝐗𝐀𝐒
— Dan Patrick (@DanPatrick) November 7, 2025
Earlier this morning, I announced that @KenPaxtonTX and I will be speaking at a @TPUSA event at the…
In a social media post, Patrick said that he spoke with Turning Point executives on Thursday about the idea. The state has more than 1,200 school systems that educate roughly 5.5 million schoolchildren and more than 200 colleges. (CBS Austin)
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the Galveston Independent School District on Friday for not following a new state law requiring schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms while the legislation is challenged in federal court. (Texas Tribune)
BREAKING: I sued Galveston ISD after it refused to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms.
— Attorney General Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) November 7, 2025
By refusing to follow the law, Galveston ISD chose to both blatantly ignore the Legislature and also ignore the legal and moral heritage of our nation. pic.twitter.com/8LwEQ1mWZj
U.S. Rep. Al Green (D-Houston) ended months of speculation Friday night by declaring himself a candidate for Texas’ 18th Congressional District in 2026. (Houston Public Media)
A survey found 92% of construction businesses are struggling to find workers as ICE raids deter laborers from showing up. (San Antonio Current)
Two Texas law enforcement officers have been arrested following a child sex investigation led by the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
The City of Dallas is pushing back against state demands to get rid of rainbow crosswalks. Dallas is asking for an exception to an order from Governor Abbott and TxDOT.
Cancellations across the nation are putting many air travelers in limbo.
KUT’s Nathan Bernier joins us with an update of how flight cancellations brought on by the federal shutdown are affecting the nation’s busy air traffic system – with a particular look at the impact here in Texas.
Also, why Texas is likely to be the state hardest hit by increases to Affordable Care Act health care premiums.
Plus, the Standard’s Shelly Brisbin with the impact of a cutoff of Digital Equity Act funds, the week in Texas politics and more.
(Episode from November 7, 2025)
Nine weeks after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gave President Donald Trump the redistricting map he wanted in Texas, California Gov. Gavin Newsom roared back with an improbable victory on Election Day that will allow the Golden State to negate everything Abbott and Trump thought they were gaining in Texas. California political reporter Monica Madden and Texas House Democratic Leader Gene Wu both join host Jeremy Wallace to explain how much harder of a lift for Newsom this really was — with a lot of help from Texans, at least financially. It partly explains why Newsom is taking a victory lap in Houston to celebrate his victory.
Plus, reporter Taylor Goldenstein joins the program to help make sense of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s somewhat awkward speech to college students, where he focused heavily on his own legal troubles and the attempt
by fellow Republicans to oust him from office two years ago.
(Episode from November 7, 2025)
Democrats had a good day on Tuesday, winning up and down the ballot across the country. We discuss what lessons the down-ballot victories offer, as well as what the Democratic and Republican parties can learn from this week’s election results.
SPORTS
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
A&M Consolidated 49, Lockhart 22
Bellville 63, Caldwell 14
Blanco 45, Comfort 28
Brownwood 41, Marbal Falls 7
Buda Hays 33, Kyle Lehman 13
Bullard Brook Hill 49, Brentwood Christian 0
Cedar Park 60, Georgetown 52
Cedar Ridge 69, Manor 21
Connally 65, Pflugerville 26
Dripping Springs 45, Westlake 35
East View 50, Leander 13
Elgin 63, Navarro 14
Franklin 70, Rockdale 18
Gonzales 34, Jarrell 28
Hendrickson 56, Cedar Creek 0
Hutto 52, McNeil 49
Johnson City 49, Harper 26
Lago Vista 21, Wimberley 17
Lexington 42, Rogers 22
Liberty Hill 48, Bastrop 14
Little River Academy 55, Cameron Yoe 10
Llano 34, Ingram Moore 14
Madisonville 49, Giddings 10
Manor New Tech 51, Northeast 6
Marion 48, Florence 7
Mason 22, San Saba 0
McCallum 73, Crockett 8
Regents 48, Hyde Park 7
Rouse 55, Glenn 40
San Marcos 20, Canyon 0
Schulenburg 21, Flatonia 7
Sealy 42, La Grange 7
St. Michael’s 29, Tomball Concordia Lutheran 28
Stephenville 49, Burnet 0
Taylor 34, Travis 16
Vandegrift 23, Round Rock 17
Vista Ridge 38, Westwood 34
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: The Texas Longhorns are off today. They resume SEC action next Saturday as they head to Athens against the Georgia Bulldogs.
What if Texas pulls off the upset?
Meanwhile, the Longhorns announced some changes coming to DKR Stadium.
A few upgrades to our home 🤘 pic.twitter.com/EIiEEnFCJr
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) November 7, 2025
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: The Texas Tech Red Raiders scored 98 points for the second game in a row last night.
Forward JT Toppin scored 31 points and had 14 rebounds in his season debut to lead five players in double figures for No. 10 Texas Tech as the Red Raiders beat Sam Houston 98-77 on Friday night. (Yahoo! Sports)
Texas hosts Lafayette this afternoon.
Also today, No. 2 Houston hosts Towson (Maryland).
NBA: An intrastate battle last night went to the home team.
Harrison Barnes scored 24 points, Julian Champagnie and Victor Wembanyama added 22 points apiece and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Houston Rockets 121-110 on Friday night in the NBA Cup opener for both teams.
Kevin Durant scored 24 points and Alperen Sengun added 22 for Houston, which had its five-game winning streak halted. (Yahoo! Sports)
ON THE SCHEDULE
The Rockets have the day off but the Spurs are right back at it today while the Mavericks
STANDINGS
NHL: The Dallas Stars are in Nashville this afternoon.
In this episode of Texas Country Reporter, we’re exploring the heart, history, and culture of the Lone Star State through three unique stories.
Cool Crest Mini Golf — Nestled in San Antonio, Cool Crest Mini Golf is approaching its 100th birthday. Owner Mitchell Ortega welcomes players of all ages to a beloved landmark where generations of Texans have tested their putting skills. From classic obstacles to cherished memories, this nearly century-old course is more than just a game: it’s a piece of Texas history.
Norman Roscoe — In Denton, Ranger Ewing and Eric Pulido run Norman Roscoe, a screen printing shop where friendship fuels creativity. From custom tees to unique designs, their shop is a testament to the bonds they’ve built and the community they serve, proving that great art often starts with great friends.
Kuckuck’s Nest — Just outside Fredericksburg, Paula Kager shares the flavors, traditions, and spirit of German-Texan culture at Kuckuck’s Nest. From handcrafted décor to authentic cultural experiences, her work preserves the heritage of the Hill Country while inviting visitors to connect, celebrate, and experience Texas traditions in a new way.
