Why September Is Historically Texas’s Most Dangerous Hurricane Month
Why September Is Historically Texas’s Most Dangerous Hurricane Month
US · Published Sep 5, 2025
September is historically the most dangerous month for hurricanes in Texas due to warm Gulf temperatures and favorable atmospheric conditions.
Some of Texas's most devastating hurricanes, including the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 and Hurricane Ike, occurred in September.
Texans should be extra vigilant in September, with emergency kits and evacuation plans ready, especially in coastal areas.
Texas hurricane risk peaks in September
September stands as a historically precarious month for Texas when it comes to hurricane activity. Several factors converge to make this period particularly dangerous for the Lone Star State. Warm sea surface temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico provide ample fuel for hurricanes to intensify. Additionally, atmospheric conditions during September are often conducive to storm development and trajectory toward the Texas coastline.
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