Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...*** Heat Advisory in effect for the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley until 7:00 P.M. this evening. Afternoon heat index values will range between 105-110 with air temperatures in the upper 90s and lower 100s ***
* Hot and humid weather persists for West Central Texas. A weak frontal boundary is stalled across the northern counties this morning. We also have a few outflow boundaries across the area as well, one being right along the I-20 corridor this morning. An isolated shower or storm could pop up along the boundary this morning. Hot and humid weather will help generate more scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening across the region. Otherwise expect a partly cloudy day across the area with highs in the upper 90s and the lower 100s. The heat index in the afternoon will range between 105-110 which meets advisory criteria so a Heat Advisory is in effect until 7:00 P.M. for most of the viewing area. Storms will end this evening, partly cloudy, warm and humid with lows i the middle and upper 70s.
* The Week Ahead: Partly cloudy with a slight chance for afternoon showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday and Wednesday with highs in the upper 90s. The rest of week will feature hot and humid weather each day with a partly cloudy sky and highs in the upper 90s and lower 100s. Heat Index values in the afternoons will range between 100-105. Overnight lows remain warm in the middle and upper 70s.
* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the hot and humid weather. Some safety tips recommended include drinking plenty of water and taking frequent breaks in a cool spot. Also be sure to check on the elderly and your pets. You should also wear light colored clothing and don't forget to apply the sunscreen regularly. If you can you should up off your outdoor activities until early in the morning and into the evening to avoid the peak heating hours. An average of 175 Americans succumb to hot weather during the summer months across the country.
* Tropics: For the latest information please visit the National Hurricane center website by their website by clicking here. The 2010 Atlantic hurricane season will end on November 30th.
* Drought Information: For the latest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.
* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.
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Enjoy your Monday...
