... Heat advisory now in effect until 8 PM CDT Friday...
The heat advisory is now in effect until 8 PM CDT Friday.
Heat indexes this afternoon and again Friday afternoon will range from 105 and 110 degrees over much of the Big Country... and in isolated areas across the remainder of west central TX.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids... stay in an air-conditioned room... stay out of the sun... and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Lacy
Record Report
Statement as of 7:40 am CDT on June 14, 2009
... Record high minimum temperatures set today at San Angelo and Abilene...
This morning as of 7 am in San Angelo... the low temperature of 79 degrees at Mathis Field set a new record for this date. The previous record of 78 degrees was set in 1962.
This morning as of 7 am in Abilene... the low temperature of 80 degrees at Abilene Regional Airport set a new record for this date. The previous record of 79 degrees was set in 1980.