String of Consecutive 100 Degree Days Blazes Though the Weekend

SAN ANGELO – The string of consecutive days where the afternoon high temperature exceeds 100 degrees continues and intensifies this weekend across most of Texas. 

Meteorologists with the National Weather Service office in San Angelo have issued a Heat Advisory Saturday morning through Sunday at 7 p.m. Expect an Excessive Heat Warning for Sunday as record temperatures are expected across West Texas. 

Afternoon highs are forecast to reach 106 degrees Saturday and near 110 Sunday. 

There is no significant rain in the forecast at all.  

The longer the unseasonably intense heat continues, the more water evaporates from area reservoirs, crops will wither and be damaged, wildlife populations will suffer and livestock will produce fewer offspring and residents will not have to mow as often. 

Residents are urged to continue to exercise extreme caution when working or recreating outdoors.  Drink plenty of fluids, wear lightweight, loose fitting clothing and stay in the shade when you can.  Better yet, stay in an air-conditioned building and check on vulnerable friends and family.  

Remember never, ever leave a child or a pet in a locked vehicle.  Temperatures can reach lethal levels in a matter of minutes and one child has died in Texas this year after being left unattended in a car. 

This continues to be a very dangerous and potentially deadly weather situation.