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Texas Winter Warms Up, Drought Concerns Loom Ahead

2/4/2025

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Texas is basking in an unusually mild and dry winter, with temperatures soaring above average. The Farmer’s Almanac forecasts a cool start to spring, but by May, expect warmth that’s 3°F higher than normal. With rainfall anticipated to dip below average, worries grow over the state’s water supply as the brief spring gives way to the sweltering summer heat.

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Story summary

Texas is basking in an unusually mild and dry winter, with temperatures soaring above average. The Farmer’s Almanac forecasts a cool start to spring, but by May, expect warmth that’s 3°F higher than normal. With rainfall anticipated to dip below average, worries grow over the state’s water supply as the brief spring gives way to the sweltering summer heat.