Several cities in South Texas could break daily high temperature records several days in a row.
Highs in Laredo could reach triple digits for at least the next two weeks, with some days as high as 112.
In San Antonio, highs will be in the triple digits for at least a week, with heat indices soaring above 110.
Further north, even Dallas will be in the triple digits over the weekend, running at least 10 degrees above normal.
“Temperatures in the mid/upper 90s and high humidity will still result in heat indices in the 100-113 range,” the National Weather Service in Dallas said. “At this time, areas across the south Central TX have a higher chance (40-70%) to see highs in the lower 100s Saturday and/or Sunday.”
The biggest danger for anyone who loses power is the overnight temperature. Without sufficient cooling during the overnight hours, the body is not able to recover, resulting in heat-related illnesses and even death. More heat-related deaths occur because of
warm overnight temperatures than daytime highs.
“Heat indices are currently in the upper 80s to low 90s, a trend that has gone on a few nights now and may not change for another week or more, increasing the threat for heat related deaths or illnesses for those exposed or without air conditioning through this stretch,” warned the weather service office in Brownsville.
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