Dangerous Memorial Day heat wave for Gulf States: Record temperatures expected

Gulf states are bracing for a sweltering Memorial Day weekend, with record-breaking temperatures and perilously high "feels like" temperatures anticipated.

As we approach the holiday, the Gulf Coast—from Texas to Florida—will experience escalating heat levels. Alongside this, abundant moisture will keep overnight temperatures uncomfortably high, providing little to no relief.

South Texas is set to bear the worst of this heatwave, with feels like temperatures expected to soar between 110-120°F. Laredo, Kingsville, Alice, and Cotulla are predicted to be among the hottest spots from Friday through Monday.

The early season heatwave will also grip the southern Mississippi Valley and Florida. Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida are facing a major to extreme heat risk, rated levels 3 to 4 out of 4, throughout the weekend. Cities like Baton Rouge and New Orleans in Louisiana and Mobile and Jackson in Mississippi will see overnight temperatures barely dip below the upper 70s.

In southern Florida and southern Texas, temperatures are unlikely to fall below the 80-degree mark.

The intense heat will persist across the region into early next week, although some relief is expected by midweek with the arrival of a cold front. Stay updated with the latest temperature changes on our interactive TemperatureRadar and make sure to keep an eye out for those feels like temperature on our app.