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Texas Sets New Weather Record

Texas Sets New Weather Record

Summary

Texas experienced record-breaking heat this week, with several cities hitting new high temperatures for January 6. The warm weather is expected to continue, although a cold front may change conditions later in the week. The unusual warmth is part of a broader pattern affecting other areas, including Nebraska.

Key Facts

  • Del Rio International Airport in Texas recorded a high of 84 degrees Fahrenheit, breaking the previous January 6 record of 82 degrees.
  • Austin's Camp Mabry and Austin Bergstrom tied their records for high temperatures, each reaching 84 degrees.
  • Houston’s IAH Airport and Hobby Airport recorded temperatures of 82 degrees, breaking previous records of 80 degrees.
  • The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for parts of Texas, advising caution to drivers.
  • The warm spell is due to a strong upper high pressure system sitting over the middle of the country.
  • The heat wave is affecting other U.S. states, like Nebraska, where several climate sites reported record highs.
  • The current weather conditions began earlier in the week and are expected to persist through January 7.
  • A cold front is expected to lower temperatures away from the coast by Friday.
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