Record-Breaking February Heat Grips Texas, Raising Concerns About Early Summer Temperatures

Unseasonably high temperatures have shattered records across Texas, with cities experiencing conditions more typical of late spring or summer.

Houston, San Antonio, and other Texas cities have broken multiple daily heat records this week, with highs reaching the 80s and even low 90s in some areas.
A persistent atmospheric heat dome over the Gulf of Mexico is driving the unusual warmth, creating conditions similar to summer heat waves.
Lubbock recorded its earliest-ever 90-degree day, and other cities like San Antonio and Austin are nearing historically early heat milestones.
A cold front is expected to bring cooler, more seasonal temperatures to parts of Texas next week, though its timing and impact remain uncertain.
February weather in Texas is historically unpredictable, with examples ranging from extreme freezes to record-breaking heat, highlighting the region's climatic volatility.