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February Ridge Drives Near-90 Heat Across Texas This Week

West-southwest winds will funnel warm, dry air from northern Mexico, sending highs well above normal through Thursday.

Overview

  • Forecasts call for widespread 80s across Central and Southeast Texas midweek, with upper 80s inland and some deep South Texas spots flirting with the mid-90s.
  • Austin and Houston are expected to stay just below 90 degrees, though both cities could reach the mid- to upper 80s at the peak of the warm spell.
  • Temperatures will run roughly 10 to 20 degrees above mid-February averages, with daily record highs unlikely despite the unusual warmth.
  • Rain chances remain slim as the ridge suppresses lift, and onshore Gulf influence should keep coastal areas a few degrees cooler than inland locations.
  • Two weak fronts are projected Wednesday and Friday with little immediate effect, followed by modest weekend cooling into the 70s and some 40s north of I-10 in the mornings.