Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...* Scattered thunderstorms will continue in the forecast across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley today. Otherwise just cloudy intervals with temperatures staying below normal today into the upper 70s and the lower 80s. Scattered storms will still be possible tonight across the area with lows in the upper 60s under a mostly cloudy sky.
* Keeping a slight chance for thunderstorms in the forecast for the rest of the week and into the holiday weekend as Alex makes expected landfall (based on data this morning) just south of Brownsville. The forecast models take the system northwestward toward the northern areas of Mexico. Models bring moisture into West Central and Southwest Texas. Combined with daytime heating there is a slight chance for storms. Highs warm back into the upper 80s and lower 90s with overnight lows in the uppper 60s. My confidence in the forecast for late week and the weekend is just a guess at this point. We'll have to watch the track of Alex and for now I will say expect the weekend forecast to change as we get new data and Alex gets closer to landfall.
* 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.
* Tropics: For the latest information please visit the National Hurricane center website by ur 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.
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Have a great Tuesday...
