Southern Texas Weather Forecast: High Temperatures to Bring Dangerous Early-Season Heat Wave

According to a National Weather Service (NWS) report on May 23, Southern Texas can anticipate potential early-season heat waves this week.

According to a weather report, severe weather potential could impact portions of central Texas and lower Great Lakes. There is a risk of large hail, and damaging winds. Due to the potential severe weather outlook, FEMA warns of dangerous conditions this week, such as flash floods and extreme heat.

Meanwhile, southern Texas is experiencing a potentially dangerous heat condition. The hotter outlook can lead to heat-related health concerns, such as heat fatigue, heat stress, and heat stroke.

Southern Texas challenging heat this week

Houston, Texas. Portions of Southern Texas can anticipate potential early season heatwaves this week, according to a weather report. While the weather is deal for outdoor plans, travelers should avoid prolonged exposure to intense heat, and it is best to check for signs of heat stress and heat stroke,
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While some parts of the U.S. have experienced severe weather threats this week, the return of heatwaves is still possible. Prolonged exposure to intense heat can result in health concerns, particularly for older adults, people with medical conditions, outdoor workers, and children.

The forecast also monitors the development of a tropical upper-level high in Mexico and parts of Texas. The warmer outlook is ideal for outdoor activities or travel this Memorial Day weekend, but commuters should always check for heat advisories.

According to a weather outlook, heat advisories are present in southern Texas through Friday, warning of dangerous early-season heatwaves. On the weekend, homeowners can anticipate daily high temperatures and heat index readings reaching over 115 degrees in southern portions.

Meanwhile, NWS Austin / San Antonio warns of a severe regional weather threat. A stormy outlook is likely this week, especially in Hill Country. Light rains can also unload in Marble Falls westward into southern Llano County.

On Memorial Day weekend, hotter weather can unfold in El Paso, Houston, Dallas, Jacksonville, and Miami. On the other hand, a chance of rain is likely in Memphis and Charlotte.

Rockies and Plains weather forecast

The forecast also monitors a front moving from the Northern Intermountain Region to the Great Basin. Rounds of rain and higher-elevation snow can likely unload in the Northern Cascades.

At the same time, potential snow can unfold in the Northern Intermountain Region this Thursday. In the Rockies, commuters should watch out for heavy snow at higher elevations snow in the late week.

Additionally, Southern Plains can anticipate thunderstorms and showers this week. Commuters should be alerted to heavy rains and localized flash flooding.

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Scorching heat weather preparedness in Southern US

As summer approaches in the U.S., the risk of heat-related illnesses looms, threatening vulnerable populations. Additionally, people without cooling systems are vulnerable to early-season heat waves.

Limiting prolonged exposure to intense heat or avoiding strenuous activities in the morning is best. Homeowners should watch out for signs of heat-related health risks this week.

For car owners, it is important not to leave a child or children unattended inside hot cars.