Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...* We'll start off with a few clouds in the area this morning but should be mostly sunny to partly cloudy by the afternoon. I can't rule out a stray shower or storm but I think for about 98% of us it will be a dry day. Highs this afternoon in the upper 90s/low 100s to the south. Mostly clear tonight, warm and humid with lows in the middle and upper 70s.
* The Weekend: High pressure will be in control of our weather over the weekend. Expect more hot and humid weather each day with a partly cloudy sky and highs in the upper 90s and lower 100s. Heat Index values in the afternoons will range between 100-105. Overnight lows remain warm in the middle and upper 70s.
* Next Week: Still hot, humid and dry weather with a mostly sunny to partly cloudy sky daily and highs in the upper 90s and lower 100s. Overnight lows remain warm in the middle and upper 70s. Heat Index values in the afternoons will range between 100-105. Long range models are still showing a pattern change by the middle and late part of next week with slightly cooler temperatures and some rain chances.
* 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 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.
* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.
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Have a great weekend...
