High pressure over the eastern US and Texas has produced extremely hot weather through the last several days. Dozens of new high temperature records have been set and even overnights have been very warm.

Thankfully, the high pressure aloft is shifting west and away from Texas but remains very strong. This means hot weather will continue, but stay below Heat Advisory and Excessive Heat Warning levels. Look for afternoon highs to continue near 100 degrees with the Heat Index 101-104 through the week end. Morning lows fall to the middle 70s. No rain is expected.

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During extremely hot and humid weather, your body's ability to cool itself is challenged. When the body heats too rapidly to cool itself properly, or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, body temperature rises and you or someone you care about may experience a heat-related illness. It is important to know the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses.

The hot trend is forecast to ease somewhat next week as a weak cold front drifts into South Central Texas. This will allow highs to fall into the upper 90s and a chance of rain Monday and Tuesday.

See the details in the Seven Day Forecast.

Dan Robertson

Twitter: @TexasThunderman

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