Record February Warmth

Record Warmth

An upper level disturbance, now located well east of the area, responsible for widespread severe weather and tornadoes across Louisiana and Mississippi earlier today, has pushed a dry line through central Texas. Behind the dry line, significantly drier air has moved into the area on westerly surface winds. Abundant sunshine and dry air are allowing for record warmth this afternoon across the area with widespread temperatures in the 80s to near 90°F in a few locations. Other than some thin high cloudiness across the area, conditions are mainly clear.

With a dry air mass in place, temperatures will be cooler across the area tonight dropping into the 50s area wide. 

New Orleans East Tornado: February 7, 2016 as seen from New Orleans East Hospital

For detailed information on the "monster" tornado that moved through New Orleans this morning click HERE. 

Rest of the Week...dry, above normal, warm afternoons, cool nights

Another record warm day expected on Wednesday with temperatures soaring back into the 80s ahead of a weak cold front that will drop afternoon highs into the upper 60s to lower 70s across the area on Thursday under a mostly sunny sky. Even behind Wednesday night’s “cold” front, afternoon highs Thursday will still be above normal for this time of year. Southerly winds quickly return Friday propelling afternoon highs back into the upper 70s…80s (more record warmth) possible Saturday along with warm, balmy overnight lows in the 60s

Wetter, Cooler Pattern Next Week

Rain Chances Increasing for the second half of the upcoming weekend into the beginning of next week as an upper level storm system and a cold front approach and move through the area. Much cooler conditions look to settle into the area Sunday night and stick with us for a good portion of Valentine’s week along with good rain chances. Looks like we may see several days in a row of below normal temperatures with highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s/40s. Plenty of time to watch this over the next several days. 

Climate Prediction Center's 6-10 Day Precipitation Outlook: Above normal precipitation expected across Texas