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Texas Heat Break? Cold Front Could Arrive Next Weekend
13 Sep
Summary
- Triple-digit temperatures are expected across much of Texas.
- A potential cold front might bring relief by late next weekend.
- Increased humidity will make the 100-degree heat feel hotter.
Central Texas is experiencing intense heat, with Sunday's forecast mirroring a pattern of triple-digit temperatures expected across the state. Highs are predicted to reach 100 to 102 degrees, with heat index values soaring to around 108 degrees due to humidity. This extreme heat is not isolated to Central Texas, extending from the Rio Grande Valley to the Texas Panhandle.
Looking ahead, the heat is expected to persist through the workweek as a high-pressure system remains dominant. While coastal showers might occasionally move inland, significant rain chances are limited. However, the extended forecast offers a potential shift. By late next weekend, a cold front is forecasted to approach, possibly reaching as far south as Central Texas.
This potential cold front could offer a welcome respite from the triple-digit heat, potentially dropping temperatures into the 90s for a few days. There are also indications that rain may return to the forecast around the same time, providing a much-needed change after a prolonged period of hot and dry weather. The Climate Prediction Center suggests a wetter-than-normal period from September 17 through September 21, though temperatures are still anticipated to be warmer than normal.
