High temperatures today will not only break daily records for the date, but also approach or exceed the hottest temperatures ever recorded in the months of January, February, and March for both Abilene and San Angelo.
Critical fire weather conditions forecast across most of West Central Texas today as low RH values combine with gusty southwest winds. Elevated fire weather conditions expected across our southeast counties. Highs today will be in the mid 90s to near 100.
The unusually hot temperatures this weekend will bring a concern for heat safety across the area, especially since it is not happening in the usual summer months and people may not be used to the heat yet.
Hot temperatures are forecast today with highs in the 90s to near 100. A cold front will bring slightly cooler temperatures on Monday with highs in the 80s. Temperatures warm back up into the 90s for the middle of the week.