A line of thunderstorms developed early Friday morning across the Permian basin and moved across the Concho Valley dumping some much needed moderate rainfall ahead of a weekend heat wave expected to shatter high temperature records next week.
Sizzling hot temperatures up close to 110 degrees will bake the area beginning Monday as the drought intensifies early this year. Mathis field has recorded only 2.77 inches of rain this year which is 5.45 inches below normal.
The best chances for rain in West Central Texas over the next 24 hours will be in the Abilene area Wednesday night and then around I-10 and Sonora on Thursday with little or no rain expected in the San Angelo area.
om Green County Commissioners Tuesday morning unanimously voted to ban outdoor burning again after six days of allowing residents to burn trash and brush.
The Mesquite Heat Fire in Taylor County is now 100% contained. All state resources have been released and the fire has transitioned back to the local unit.
A very popular hiking, biking and horse trail at San Angelo State Park is getting some love from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department as a feature in the January/February 2022 issue of Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine.
Like Saturday, the oppressive heat will combine with low atmospheric moisture and gusty winds to create conditions in which vulnerable individuals and people who are participating in strenuous activities could experience heat related illnesses.
Heat illnesses are possible in hot conditions like those that will exist throughout the Memorial Day weekend. Experts recommend everyone know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
