The calendar says fall. The weather outside says otherwise.

If you live in The Woodlands, Conroe, or anywhere in Montgomery County, you know that October does not always mean cooler temperatures. This week, with highs in the upper 80s and humidity sitting near 90 percent ahead of the rain rolling through, your AC is running. Probably often. Possibly constantly during the hottest part of the afternoon.

Most homeowners see that and wonder if something is wrong. Usually it is not. But there are a few things happening right now that are worth knowing, because some of them do matter.