Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited:* Very hot and dry weather will continue for your Monday and Tuesday as an area of high pressure remains in control of our weather. The high will continue to slide westward some and allow a cold front to drop into the region by late Tuesday. Very hot today under a mostly sunny sky with highs between 100-105. Afternoon heat index values will range from 100-106 across the Big Country. Windy and still warm on Tuesday with highs in the upper 90s and low 100s.
* The Week Ahead: A cold front will move into the region Tuesday night and Wednesday morning bringing not only cooler temperatures but also rain chances for Tuesday night and into the day on Wednesday. Highs on Wednesday and Thursday will only be in the upper 80s and lower 90s with nice, cool mornings in the middle and upper 60s. By the end of the week and the weekend we'll be back into the lower 90s but still nice at night with lows around 70. Expect a partly cloudy sky for the middle and late week as well as into the weekend. Models are hinting at slight rain chances on Saturday and Sunday as well.
* 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 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...
