Surge of arctic air headed to the Rio Grande Valley

(Courtesy: National Weather Service)

Don’t put those winter clothes and jackets away yet.

A touch of winter will once again impact the Rio Grande Valley, as a surge of arctic air will push through the area later this afternoon into the early evening.

Temperatures will steadily fall into the 40s over the northern ranchland by late this afternoon and the Valley seeing temperatures drop into the upper 40s and near 50 overnight, the National Weather Service in Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley Reports.

According to the NWS, “the arctic high pressure will continue to build south through midweek with moderate northwest to north winds allowing for temperatures to fall well below normal remaining in the upper 30s to mid 40s through Wednesday.”

Although today’s high temperatures will be in the mid-70s, the high temperatures for Tuesday and Wednesday will be in the 40s in the upper and mid Valley and about 50 degrees in the lower Valley.

The overnight lows will be in the 40s.

The NWS said wind chill or “feel like” temperatures are expected to range between 25 and 35 degrees through Thursday morning.

Residents are urged to prepare for colder conditions and take necessary precautions.