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Closely Watching the Tropics; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns for the West

An increasing threats of heavy rain, strong winds, rip currents and storm surge are developing from tropical system in the western Gulf of Mexico. Residents along and near the western and northern Gulf are urged to follow the latest forecast developments. Meanwhile, dangerous heat and elevated to critical fire weather conditions continue for portions of the West and Southwest. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Sep 9, 2024 at 4:52:30 pm CDT

Cooler with lows in the 50s tonight,
After a long hot dry Summer, then recent flooding, its hard to tell what is normal. Abilene did see a a record all time high of 113 degrees on August 21, and San Angelo set a new record high for August (Aug 21) of 112 degrees. 112 degrees is also third place for hottest temperature for San Angelo...with 114 degrees and 112 degrees...both attained twice in June of 2023. For those counting 100+ degree days, San Angelo is currently in 4th place at 61 days...with #1 being 100 days in 2011, #2 80 days in 2023, and #3 78 days in 2022. Abilene is currently at 9th place at 40 days...#1 was 81 days in 2012, #2 76 days in 2022, #3 66 days in 2023, and #4 of 46 days in 1934, #5 44 days in 1943, #6 43 days in 1952, #7 42 days in 1980 and 1978.