For Tuesday and Wednesday, the main story will be dry, sunny, and seasonably hot weather as an upper-level ridge of high atmospheric pressure\u00a0continues to strengthen across the southwestern United States while high air pressure over Mexico continues to influence Texas.<\/p>\n
Morning temperatures will be mild, ranging from the lower to mid-70s under mostly clear skies and light winds. By the afternoon, temperatures will climb to near the 100-degree mark, between 98 and 102 degrees, with heat index values\u00a0\u2014 the humidity-driven \u201cfeels like\u201d temps \u2014 ranging from 101 to 104 degrees.<\/p>\n
Temperatures are expected to remain just below the National Weather Service’s criteria for a heat advisory to be issued Tuesday. While our neighbors to the north and east will be under heat alerts because of the health dangers linked to excessive humidity and\u00a0extreme heat, Central Texas should stay just shy of those thresholds \u2014 for now. However, heat advisories could become necessary later this week as temperatures continue to climb.<\/p>\n
Even without a heat advisory, it\u2019s important to practice heat safety. Limit or avoid\u00a0strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day, between noon and 6 p.m. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and replenishing electrolytes, wear sunscreen, a hat, and lightweight, light-colored clothing, and take frequent breaks in air-conditioned or shaded areas.<\/p>\n
Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle, even for a few minutes. Check on older adults, neighbors, and anyone without reliable air conditioning. If you experience dizziness, confusion, nausea, or heavy sweating, move to a cooler place immediately and seek medical attention if symptoms worsen.<\/p>\n
Temperatures will build a bit more on Wednesday with most locations reaching triple-digit temperatures.\u00a0<\/p>\n