Record-breaking Heat in La Puerta, Texas Raises Concerns
• La Puerta, Texas, experienced a record-breaking high of 104°F (40°C) on February 26, 2026, the highest in the U.S. this year.
• The Weather Prediction Center warns of potential record-breaking temperatures across the Southwest and Southern Plains.
• Meteorologists are debating if this marks the earliest occurrence of such high temperatures in the U.S. during winter.
La Puerta hits record high temperature
On February 26, 2026, La Puerta, Texas, set a record with a high temperature of 104°F (40°C), the highest in the United States this year. This event is part of a broader trend of unusually warm conditions affecting the Southwest and Southern Plains.
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