The Heat Advisory for the Concho Valley likely will be upgraded to an Excessive Heat Warning by mid-week as temperatures intensify under a dome of high pressure.
Last year, 47 state parks reported 141 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets. Since January 1, 77 heat-related incidents have already been reported, compared to 64 reported by this time last year.
Commuters across San Angelo were stranded on the road or had to find alternative routes around flood prone low water crossings. The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for the city as between 1.5. and 2.5 inches of rain fell in places.