El Nino Turns TX Thermostat Way, Way Up - April Temps Already Edging Towards 100F In Much Of State

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April heatwaves with temperatures approaching 100 becoming more common in Texas. his is significant, because, historically spring is the time when power generators have some leeway to shut down plants and do much-needed regular maintainence. In recent years, heat waves have kept demands high, and repairs are deferred, sometimes with severe consequences, as in May of 2022, when 6 gas power plants shut down unexpectedly in the midst of record heat.

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Houston Chronicle (paywall):

A Texas-sized streak of warm weather is ahead for the state this week ahead of the next cold front. This could result in a handful of locations across the Lone Star State hitting 100 degrees before the end of the week.

The area between the Big Bend and Laredo will be most at risk of seeing 100 degrees this week. If you’re wondering, Laredo typically sees its first 100 degree reading on April 15. As early as it may seem to many, it isn’t that unheard of in the Rio Grande Valley and it certainly won’t be that unheard of this week.

Forecast highs through Thursday generally land between 94 and 98 degrees for most. While this range does keep many below 100 degrees, it won’t be too much of a stretch to see backyard thermometers register 100. The region where 100 degree readings are more likely is in the Big Bend. Forecast highs there through Thursday will generally be between 100 and 110 degrees, with the warmest day likely to be Monday.

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https://thinc.blog/2024/04/15/texas-baking-as-el-nino-summer-winds-up/