The week started with one Monday stable and without severe weather phenomena in much of Texas. However, the National Weather Service (NWS) offices were already expecting this when will that be? next thermal drop. Specifically, the environment remains warm for a few days beforehand Towards the end of the week, a strong polar air mass will move in and cause a significant drop in temperature.
NWS Amarillo forecasters designated this Monday, December 8, as a day calm, sunny and with temperatures above normal for this time.
According to the office, the Highest values for this Monday is localized between 13°C and 15°Cdriven by the advance of a southwesterly flow and the presence of a low pressure system over the northern plains.
For him Tuesdaythis warmer current will continue across the Panhandles, allowing several cities to experience it a new rise in temperature.
The NWS reported that there will be areas with a 20 to 50 percent chance of reaching 70 °F (21 °C), particularly in parts of the Northwest, while the rest of the area will be in the 65 °F (18 °C) to 68 °F (20 °C) range. This uptrend will continue until Wednesdayif you can master a dry environment again without setbacks.
In the Lubbock area, meteorologists expected one similar scenario. Monday started cold after the circulation of denser surface air, but not until the afternoon Temperatures will rise due to vertical mixing and contribution of warmer air from the middle levels.
According to NWS Lubbock, they will register on Monday Maximum values in the range of 60°F (15°C) to 65°F (18°C)while the previous morning had been colder in the sectors with sandy terrain and natural drainage areas.
For him TuesdaySouthwest winds will continue to increase in intensity in West Texas, with isolated gusts estimated at 25 to 30 miles per hour (40-48 km/h). This mechanism will contribute to this The thermometers are rising again towards 68°F (20°C) and 72°F (22°C).
He Wednesday one will come Small thermal low due to a weakened cold front which will be crossed before dawn, but even so the difference will be moderate: highs will again be around 65°F (18°C). On the way to ThursdayHe The thermometer shoots again towards 75°F (24°C).
On the Gulf Coast, Monday began with strong winds following the passage of Sunday’s front. The office of NWS Houston/Galveston He explained that gusts of up to 30 miles per hour (48 km/h) were recorded on the barrier islands during the early morning and early hours of Monday.
Despite the initially cloudy sky The afternoon will have a clearer atmosphere and temperatures between 55°F (13°C) and 59°F (15°C) north of I-10 and 59°F (15°C) to 62°F (16°C) south.
in this region Monday night cooling will be markedwith Lows falling to 35°F (2°C) to 38°F (3°C).. The coastal and metropolitan Houston area will be in a slightly less cold range, between 42°F (5°C) and 45°F (7°C).
However, The thermal relief will come quickly: the heat returns on Tuesday at 62°F (16°C), during will be promoted on Wednesday Temperatures could reach 22°C (72°F) and on Thursday it could reach 27°C (80°F) in some places. The NWS warned against this There could be another frontal advance towards the end of the weekalthough the uncertainty is still significant.
In Dallas-Fort WorthEarly Monday morning left eastern counties with cloudy skies, but cloud cover will gradually clear as the morning progresses. This was confirmed by the NWS Fort Worth It will remain cold but pleasant on Mondaywith maximum temperatures of 11°C to 14°C, accompanied by light northerly winds.
He Tuesday one will come Recovery at approximately 15°C (60°F)while Wednesday and Thursday will be the mildest spell of the period, with temperatures rising towards 68°F (20°C) to 72°F (22°C).
However, The focus is on Friday: A large-scale wave from the Great Lakes region will send out a more energetic front than will push much colder air into Texas.
For NWS Fort Worth it will be Friday Turning point of the week and the moment when autumn will arrive drastic temperatures This will mark the start of another winter stretch.
Based on the joint analysis of Amarillo, Lubbock, Houston/Galveston and Fort Worth, The thermal collapse will occur between early morning and Friday afternoonif the Polar air Advance from the north towards all of Texas.
Although the exact extent of the cooling depends on the state of change in the air mass, meteorologists agreed on this The front will be strong enough to break the series of mild days and return the condition to levels well below normal.
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