Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...
* A weak disturbance will continue to drift westward across West Central Texas today. With daytime heating and this disturbance giving some lift there is another slight chance of a thunderstorm on this Friday across the area but only about a 20 percent chance. Where the storms develop they can produce heavy rainfall as they slowly drift westward. Otherwise expect a partly cloudy sky with highs in the middle 90s with a few upper 90s possible. Overnight lows in the lower to middle 70s.
* Weekend: Partly cloudy and dry over the weekend but temperatures will get pretty hot again with everyone into the upper 90s each day. Overnight lows will hold into the middle 70s.
* Next Week: Models are still bringing a cold front down into the South Plains/Northern Big Country of West Texas early next week. With plenty of moisture around and the front providing lift I'm keeping a slight chance of a storm or two in the forecast. With the rain and cloud cover highs should be a bit cooler into the lower to middle 90s.
* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the very hot 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.
* 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.
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Have a great weekend...
