A Polar air mass He returned to the position About the state of Texaswhich was born Morning frost and sub-zero temperatures In most of the Lone Star State. Released by National Weather Service (NWS) offices. Frost warnings for various regionsWhile temperature values will drop significantly on Monday night and early Tuesday morning.
Amarillo NWS reported this Temperatures will drop quickly during Monday nightIt is favored by calm winds and clear skies. Station estimates Values that will be around 25°F (-3.8°C) Before midnight. Thermometer values are expected to drop between… 20°F and 30°F (-9°C to -4°C) Tuesday morning.
The office issued a Frost Warning for Southeastern Panhandle CountiesThe agricultural planting season has not yet ended. This phenomenon will force producers to take preventive measures against the risk of harming sensitive crops.
Despite this cold start to the week, The panorama will change radically starting Tuesdaywith a return Warmer temperatures Driven by a high pressure system and ridge pattern that will extend over the southwestern United States. According to NWS, Daytime values will once again reach 70°F (21°C). The rest of the week is expected to remain dry and mild.
The Fort Worth NWS reported this Most of North and Central Texas woke up Monday with a freeze warning. The minimum range is between 28°F (-2°C) and 32°F (0°C)While dry air and light winds coming from the north enhanced the feeling of cold.
daytime, Highs barely reached 55°F (12.7°C)With very low humidity and winds blowing from north to north 10 mph (16 km/h). However, the direction will change quickly: starting Monday night, the winds will shift toward the southeast, which will begin A noticeable rise in temperatures will intensify on Tuesday.
Expectations indicated this Daytime values will reach 70°F (21°C) And even 80°F (26.6°C) About the middle of the week. However, this recovery will involve another risk:… Wildfire threat west of Interstate 35This is due to the combination of dry air, southern winds, and high temperatures.
Fort Worth NWS took note Rain chances won’t appear until the weekendwhen a system coming from the west can generate scattered storms and new thermal lows.
In the Southeast, the Houston/Galveston NWS warns of A A combination of light frost and conditions conducive to wildfires. Early Monday morning, the first temperatures reached below zero in counties north of the Houston metropolitan area, such as Trinity, Madison and Polkwhere Minimums were recorded near 30°F (-1°C)..
The agency issued a Frost warning for those areas It is recommended to protect exposed plants and pipes. In addition, extremely dry air and northerly winds, reaching 20 mph (32 km/h), kept the fire danger active, which is why the red flag warning remained active.
daytime, The environment remained cool, at max 60°F (15.5°C)But the trend will quickly change towards increasing humidity and temperatures. The winds will begin to shift to the east and southeast from Monday evening, marking the beginning of The beginning of thermal recovery. For him Tuesdaythe Maximum temperature will reach 70°F (21°C). Meanwhile, a high of up to 80°F (26.6°C) was estimated on Wednesday, as the threat of frost dissipates.
And inside, the Austin/San Antonio NWS reported Monday began with frost in parts of the Hill Country and the Edwards PlateauWhere cold air accumulates in low areas. The frost warning continued until the early hours of the day Temperatures close to 32°F (0°C) and thermal sensations that have dropped to 20°F (-6°C).
The northerly wind, although less intense than Sunday’s wind, added to the morning’s cold. but, Tuesday will mark the beginning of a pattern change: The presence of clear skies and the appearance of southern winds will enhance A Hyperthermia, with highs reaching 70°F (21°C).
Local meteorologists warned against this During the early hours of Tuesday, light frost may occur in areas near the Interstate 35 corridor And coastal pastures, which are the result of heat loss at night and calm winds.
Farther west, the NWS Midland/Odessa region recorded a Monday morning is particularly cold in the plateau and northern Permian Basin. In some sectors, The thermometer dropped to 28°F (-2°C)In highland areas, the first widespread frost of the season was reported. The office has issued a freeze warning for Culberson County, valid through Monday morning.
he Tuesday, The scenario will change with arrival Southwest winds are strongerWhich will explode at speeds of up to 25 mph (40 km/h) and Daytime temperatures will rise to between 75°F (23.8°C) and 85°F (29.4°C).
The expanded forecast predicted that after the thermal rebound, A new front could enter the Pacific Ocean at the end of the weekwith strong winds and A drop in temperature would bring minimum values close to the freezing point again For Sunday.
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