Good Afternoon/Evening from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...* Hot and dry weather is back in place across West Central Texas as we end the week and head into the weekend. As we transition into the weekend afternoon highs will range from the upper 90s to the lower 100s but the heat index will make all our afternoon highs feel like it's over 100 at times. Overnight lows will hold in the lower to middle 70s. Expect a mostly sunny sky each day and mostly clear conditions each night.
* Next Week: Upper level high pressure dome remains in place across the state of Texas so next week we'll continue the hot and dry weather trend with afternoon highs each day into the upper 90s (with a few spots in the lower 100s) and overnight lows in the lower to middle 70s. Sky conditions will be mostly sunny each day.
* 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 their 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 weekend...
