SAN ANGELO, TX — A heat advisory remains in effect across the Big Country on Friday as temperatures are expected to soar to near 105 degrees, marking the hottest stretch of the summer so far in west central Texas.
According to the National Weather Service in San Angelo, the advisory is in place from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. High heat and humidity will combine to create a significant risk for heat-related illnesses. A major heat risk level (Level 3 of 4) has been issued for much of the area north of San Angelo.
In San Angelo, Friday and Saturday are forecast to reach 100 degrees, with highs dropping slightly to the mid-to-upper 90s by Sunday. Overnight lows will remain in the low 70s. A slight chance of storms returns Tuesday, though temperatures will stay hot with highs in the mid-90s through next week.
Residents are asked to take precautions to avoid heat exhaustion or heat stroke. The NWS advises:
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Drink water regularly and avoid alcohol.
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Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
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Use sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher every two hours.
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Take frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned spaces.
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Avoid strenuous outdoor activities during peak afternoon heat.
“This isn’t record-breaking,” the NWS stated, “but it is the warmest that west central Texas has been all summer.”
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