Saturday Afternoon Update

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

It was a typical August day for us today as highs were in the mid to upper 90s across the area. Slightly humid to humid conditions continued across the area with dewpoints ranging in the low 60s to low 70s.

An upper level high pressure ridge is currently centered over the southern plains. It is expected to remain there tomorrow and much of next week. This will keep us hot and dry for at least the next seven days. Highs should be in the mid to upper 90s. Some locations may reach 100 or better through the middle of next week.

On a side note, we will be able to see one of our annual meteor showers this weekend. The Perseids are expected to peak late Sunday night into early Monday morning. The best time to see them will be from 11:00 p.m. to just before dawn. 40 to 60 meteors per hour are expected during that time period. Viewing should be good for us because we are in a new moon phase and skies will be mostly clear. If you would like to see them, you will need to get away from city lights and look eastward in the sky.

Have a spectacular Sunday!