Texas Could Break 123-Year Record As Temperatures Plunge
Summary
Unusually cold weather is expected to hit parts of the southern U.S. this week. East Texas may break a 123-year-old record for the coldest daytime high temperature on a specific date.Key Facts
- Temperatures in some southern U.S. areas could be up to 30 degrees Fahrenheit below normal for this time of year.
- East Texas Regional Airport in Longview may set a new record low maximum temperature with a forecast high of 59°F, beating the old record of 61°F from 1903.
- Other cities in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, including Lubbock and Shreveport, also have a chance to break similar cold records.
- Some areas in the Midwest and Northeast might see record lows in nighttime temperatures during the weekend.
- Frost or freeze warnings might be issued in parts of the Midwest due to the cold weather.
- The cold spell follows several days of severe weather that caused tornadoes, hail, and thunderstorms in Texas and nearby states.
- Temperatures in New York City will be cooler than usual, with highs in the upper 50s°F compared to the usual 60s°F.
- As of Wednesday, freeze warnings were mainly in effect for Idaho and Utah, but cold advisories could expand with this weather event.
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