By midweek, a pronounced bulge in the jet stream will usher in dramatically warmer conditions from Texas to the central Plains. Highs are expected to rise between 30-40 degrees compared to the start of the weekend.
Temperatures will be on the rise this week across the southern Plains, AccuWeather meteorologists say. A northward bulge in the jet stream across the center of the nation will usher in above-average warmth to states like Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas.
Feeling like spring
Daytime highs are projected to soar into the 70s and 80s Fahrenheit by midweek, a noticeable change from the 30s and 40s observed at the start of the weekend. Compared to the historical average for mid-February, the climbing temperatures this week will be between 10 and 20 degrees above typical values.
“Daytime temperatures across the south-central U.S. will rise anywhere between 30-45 degrees Fahrenheit from the start of the weekend to midweek,” explained AccuWeather Meteorologist Alex DaSilva.
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