{"id":380264,"date":"2026-07-21T00:02:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T00:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/380264\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T00:02:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T00:02:13","slug":"dangerous-heat-builds-through-the-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/380264\/","title":{"rendered":"Dangerous heat builds through the weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) &#8211; The main story is about a prolonged and dangerous stretch of heat as an unusually strong area of high pressure builds over the Southern Plains. Temperatures expected to push well into the triple-digits. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Tuesday marks the beginning of the prolonged heat wave.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Heat advisory in effect for parts of our region. Heat advisory means that dangerous heat is...\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2ZFSRTDVRRG3JD37PBSUDO6WDI.PNG\" width=\"980\" height=\"544\" \/>Heat advisory in effect for parts of our region. Heat advisory means that dangerous heat is expected.(KCBD)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">A Heat Advisory is in effect for parts of the region Tuesday afternoon and evening. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Tuesday is the start of a long and hot stretch of weather\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KG6PYBHUFJGJJPS72TLNHGPIQU.PNG\" width=\"980\" height=\"559\" \/>Tuesday is the start of a long and hot stretch of weather(KCBD)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">This will not be a one-day event. Wednesday and Thursday will bring highs near 100 to 103 degrees. Additional, heat advisories will likely be needed. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Dangerous daytime heating builds through the week\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/VL2OIEOMIBBZFP33XFS5QUVNUI.PNG\" width=\"980\" height=\"543\" \/>Dangerous daytime heating builds through the week(KCBD)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Friday through Sunday could be the most dangerous portion of the heat wave. There\u2019s a chance some areas may reach the criteria for an excessive heat warning. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The warm nights are especially concerning. Overnight temperatures may only fall into the middle 70s to around 80s. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Low temperatures not dropping much which makes this stretch of heat particularly dangerous for...\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/44RF4VCVRVGIDHSEI2D35ASZ2Y.PNG\" width=\"980\" height=\"545\" \/>Low temperatures not dropping much which makes this stretch of heat particularly dangerous for those without AC and certain populations.(KCBD)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Normally, nighttime gives the body, buildings, and outdoor surfaces a chance to release heat. When temperatures remain elevated, the body has less opportunity to cool and recover before another extremely hot day begins. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">That allows heat stress to build over several days, especially for people without reliable air conditioning. Older adults, young children, outdoor workers, and people with certain health conditions face a greater risk. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Learn to spot signs of heat illness\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GTO6UXIFOBHNXGW63RLQ7UJ6R4.PNG\" width=\"980\" height=\"548\" \/>Learn to spot signs of heat illness(KCBD)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Know the signs of heat stress and illness. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"7 day forecast\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ZQXQCZK4LRARTISDWHZ3J7T4FI.PNG\" width=\"980\" height=\"549\" \/>7 day forecast(KCBD)<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 KCBD. 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