Texas Temps Set to Skyrocket This Weekend, With 100-degree Heat Possible in Some Cities

Get ready for a taste of summer in parts of Texas this weekend, as unseasonably hot weather takes hold across the state. Record-breaking temperatures are expected, with some areas potentially hitting the 100-degree mark for the first time this year.

Much of the Texas Panhandle, along with regions in West and Central Texas, will see highs soaring well into the 90s. This comes just a week after parts of the Panhandle experienced record-breaking snowfall, making this extreme heat wave all the more remarkable.

In Lubbock, Sunday’s forecasted high is 95 degrees — surpassing the previous record of 91 degrees set in 1932 and tied in 2006.

In Childress, forecasters predict a scorching high of 99 degrees on Sunday, which would shatter the old record of 96 set back in 1936.

Further west, Midland could also see near-record heat. According to the National Weather Service office in Midland/Odessa, there’s a slight chance Midland International Airport could hit its earliest-ever 100-degree day by Sunday. Even if the official temperature doesn’t crack triple digits, some surrounding areas are still expected to hit 100 degrees for the first time this year.

The intense heat is being driven by a strong, stubborn ridge of high pressure developing in the middle and upper levels of the atmosphere. This ridge causes sinking air, which leads to significantly warmer surface temperatures.

In Central Texas, the ridge is expected to strengthen starting Friday. While southeasterly winds may keep Friday’s temperatures somewhat in check, the heat will build over the weekend. By Saturday, highs will climb to near 90 degrees across the region, with Sunday expected to be the hottest day as winds shift more from the west.

In Austin, Sunday’s forecast calls for a high of 96 degrees — just shy of the record of 98 set at Camp Mabry in 1982.

Forecasted Highs for Select Texas Cities – Sunday

City	Forecasted High	Previous Record High	Year of Record
Lubbock	95°F	91°F	1932/2006
Childress	99°F	96°F	1936
Austin	96°F	98°F	1982
Midland	Up to 100°F	Earliest 100°F TBD	—

Forecasters are urging residents to take precautions during this heat wave. It’s advised to wear light-colored, breathable clothing, stay hydrated, and take frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas if spending time outdoors.

Adding to the concern is the extremely dry air expected across the region. Single-digit humidity levels, combined with the high temperatures and dry vegetation, could lead to critical fire weather conditions, particularly in Central Texas.

As always, residents should stay updated with local weather alerts, avoid outdoor burns, and take heat-related safety measures seriously as this springtime scorcher settles in across the Lone Star State.

Reference: Record temperatures expected in parts of Texas this weekend as temperatures near 100 degrees

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