South-Central US Weather Forecast: Above-Average Warmth To Hit Texas, Oklahoma This Week

The latest weather forecast showed that above-average warmth could emerge in the South-Central US this week, bringing the much-awaited relief from challenging stormy conditions.

The National Weather Service (NWS) reported that a Pacific Storm could emerge in portions of California. The atmospheric river event will help with the heavy rain, strong winds, and mountain snow in the Pacific Northwest.

Meanwhile, the NWS Weather Prediction Center monitors the development of a low-pressure system in the Pacific that could impact portions of California. Flash flood threats are also possible, particularly in Southern California and Central Valley.

The temperatures will feel like Spring in parts of the Southern US, including in Louisiana, Oklahoma City, and Texas. The warmer temperatures will become ideal for people with outdoor plans in the region, or wanting relief from the winter conditions.

South-Central US Weather Forecast: Where Will Warm Temperatures Unfold?

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Chicago, Illinois. South-Central can expect above-average warmth this week, particularly in Texas and Oklahoma City. The hotter temperatures can offer relief from recent stormy conditions. The NWS Short Range Public Discussion reported that a warming trend could emerge in the Midwest and Great Plains. High temperatures are also likely in the Mississippi Valley and Great Plains, with 15 to 25 degrees above average on Wednesday.

According to the latest forecasts, homeowners can finally feel the spring conditions with temperatures reaching from 70s to 80s Fahrenheit. In the midweek, the daily temperatures can likely increase.

In the early week, spring-like and hotter temperatures are expected, making it ideal for outdoor activities or plans. The warming trend is forecast in the following areas:

Lubbock
Oklahoma City
Little Rock
Dallas
Lubbock
Odessa
Houston
New Orleans
Corpus Christi

Although the temperatures will become warmer, people with travel plans should keep updated with the recent forecasts in the south-central US. In the Southern Plains, homeowners should also expect warmer trends and high pressure.

In Houston, the recent advisory showed that a dense fog advisory is in effect in the region. The foggy conditions can significantly daily travel in the region. Slower commutes are likely due to the foggy outlook.

Meanwhile, Little Rock can anticipate high temperatures reaching in mid-60s to lower 70s. The forecast added that not much rain is expected, including in the Ohio Valley and Arkansas. The temperatures in February will be warmer at the end of the month, with above-normal temperatures.

In addition, New Orleans temperatures can anticipate warmer temperatures reaching from 60s and 70s through the midweek.

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NWS Weather in Other Portions of the US

The NWS Short Range Public Discussion reported that a warming trend could emerge in the Midwest and Great Plains. High temperatures are also likely in the Mississippi Valley and Great Plains, with 15 to 25 degrees above average on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, mild temperatures can also emerge in the Florida Peninsula and East Coast. On Thursday, homeowners can anticipate a low-pressure system that could unleash potential thunderstorms and showers.

In Los Angeles and Southern California, the forecast noted that snow, high winds and heavy rains could spread. In the Central Rockies, snowfall could emerge on Wednesday.