EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — It may still be weeks away from spring, but El Pasoans are already dealing with record-breaking heat.
High temperatures across the Borderland over the past week have felt more like summer, with El Paso shattering multiple record highs even though spring is still about 18 days away from officially beginning.
The departure from the average temperature for early March recording record-breaking heat. (CREDIT:KFOX14/CBS4)
The early warm spell has left residents with mixed feelings.
Some El Pasoans said they are enjoying the sunshine, but many said they are not used to seeing temperatures this warm this early in the year.
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“I mean, yeah, usually it gets hit, but it’s really early for it to be getting this hot this quickly,” one student said.
Another student added, “Well, my mom still tells me to bring my sweater every day, but I leave it at home because it shouldn’t be this hot.”
Others said the heat is already affecting daily routines.
“My back’s soaking wet right now,” a student said.
Another student described the quick change from morning to afternoon temperatures: “Cause in the morning it was like 50 degrees. I got out of my second class and was like, Oh, I’m freaking hot in the back of my neck.”
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Some residents said they are worried about what the early heat could mean for the months ahead.
“I’m scared for summer because this is not even like all the way spring yet and it’s burning up already. So I’m scared,” a woman said.
Others were already thinking about ways to cool off. “We need a swimming pool right here,” one man said.
For now, some people said they plan to stay inside as the heat continues.
Similar conditions are expected tomorrow. Residents are urged to plan ahead, stay hydrated and take advantage of cooler morning hours before temperatures warm up in the afternoon.
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