We hit a record high today, which is not something that you would typically hear during the winter months in Texas. However, it was common for many cities in Texas.
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Much of Texas has been feeling the heat since Monday and will continue as we head through the end of the week. This is thanks to a southerly flow bringing in moisture from the Gulf of Mexico on top of an approaching area of high pressure.
Monday was a day of records for many cities in Texas. Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport surpassed the previous 80-degree record set in 2008, reaching 83°. But it didn’t stop there. They then beat their record for Tuesday of 81° set in 1957.
Other areas near the panhandle reached 91° in Lubbock, nine days earlier than their previous record high in the 90s. Amarillo didn’t reach the 90s but still tied their record high of 89°.
Even after the heat left North Texas, it continued to persist throughout the rest of the state on Thursday, where multiple locations tied more records:
2025 marks the third consecutive year that February has seen such heat waves that break records. Similarly, for the Alamo City, we tied our Monday record of 85°, and broke the record on Thursday.
Despite the impending warmer weather, change arrives as the weekend approaches.
A cold front will stall north of the area on Sunday, creating a tricky temperature forecast. The Hill Country may be cool, while areas south, including San Antonio, will be warm.
We’ll keep you posted!
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