Record Heat For Texas Continues
RECORD HEAT/NEAR RECORD HEAT:
We did not hit the 90 degree mark yesterday at DFW. The high was 89 degrees, but areas to the west like Mineral Wells and Breckenridge hit 95 and 102 degrees, respectively. Very dry air and parched land…two big factors for the intense heat…aided in widespread record hottest temperatures ever for the month of April in areas like San Angelo, Midland and Lubbock which all topped out at 104 degrees. Childress did two better with a record 106.
The ridge that is bringing the intense heat will continue to do so today with forecast highs near 98 for Mineral Wells. This is where Chief Meteorologist Larry Mowry will be today as he reports live during the 4, 5 and 6 o'clock newscasts. The Metroplex will be socked in with more humid air and is expected to top out right at today's record high of 90 degrees. This will also mark the first official time at 90 this season…first since October 7th. Last year, we recorded our first 90-something day on April 18th and 19th with 91 degree highs on both days.
EXTENDED FORECAST CHANGES
Over the weekend, the cold front will continue to hang up along the Red River and to our northwest as the upper ridge stays in place to somewhat protect North Texas from a cooler air intrusion. This means the hot, humid weather will continue through not just the weekend, but likely through all of next week. It also means lower rain chances with little focus on exact timing of a particular rain event. We will throw only a small 10 percent rain chance for Sunday and Monday mornings with a blanket 20 percent rain chance for Tuesday and Wednesday until we can see a definitive pattern.
TODAY-SATURDAY
Mostly sunny, hot and humid with gusty south winds. Winds stronger Friday and ease somewhat Saturday from the southeast. Highs 88-90 degrees. Winds: S 15-25.
SUNDAY-MONDAY
Morning clouds with a 10 percent chance for a shower. Partly cloudy afternoon. Lows 67-69. Highs 84-86. Winds: SE 10-20.
TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance for storms. Lows 67-69. Highs 84-86. Winds: SE 10-20.