Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...* Another hot day but some slight changes in the forecast over the next few days. A disturbance that has been moving westward along the Gulf Coast has made its way into Texas and will continue to move westward. With daytime heating and this disturbance giving some lift there is a slight chance of a thunderstorm for the next couple of days but only about a 10 to 20 percent chance at most. 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. Partly cloudy with an isolated storm possible on Saturday and just partly cloudy and hot on Sunday with highs in the middle to upper 90s and overnight lows in the middle 70s.
* Next Week: Models are still trying to bring a cold front down into the South Plains of West Texas early next week and also trying to develop a low pressure area in the vicinity. I'm keeping a slight chance of a storm or two and still lowering highs a bit into the lower to middle 90s. It looks like the front may not make it too far south so the best rain chance will be across the northern counties of the Big Country for now. Will keep an eye on this the next few days for any changes.
* 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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Enjoy your Thursday...
