South Texas heat index hits 102 degrees as cold front nears
Unseasonably hot weather in South Texas, with heat indices reaching 102 degrees, is expected to end abruptly as a strong cold front brings temperatures into the 40s this weekend.
Key points
- Heat index temperatures in South Texas are projected to reach 102 degrees Fahrenheit this week.
- San Antonio is experiencing its hottest start to September on record.
- A strong cold front is expected to move into the area later in the week.
- The front could drop San Antonio temperatures into the 40s and bring the season's coolest air.
- Frost is possible in the Texas Panhandle on Saturday.
South Texas Heat Index Reaches 102°F Amid Approaching Cold Front
Unseasonably hot weather is expected across South Texas this week, with heat index temperatures projected to reach 102 degrees Fahrenheit.
San Antonio is enduring its hottest start to September ever.
Weather models indicate a strong cold front will move into the area later in the week, set to send San Antonio temperatures tumbling.
The front could plunge San Antonio temperatures into the 40s.
It is expected to bring the coolest air of the season to Texas this weekend, with frost possible in the Panhandle on Saturday.
Your questions, answered
How low will temperatures drop in San Antonio this weekend?
Temperatures in San Antonio could plunge into the 40s due to an approaching cold front.
Is frost expected in Texas this weekend?
Yes, frost is possible in the Panhandle on Saturday as the cold front moves through.
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