The National Weather Service has warned local Midland residents of the potential return of 100-degree high temperatures. The warm temperatures are projected to stick around for a while, CBS News reported.
“Over the next 10 days, temperatures will continue to be very hot with triple digits expected for most of the week,” the report stated. “A few 90s are sprinkled in as well, but overall conditions will be very hot. Heading into the middle of next week, isolated rain chances look to return to the region.”
According to the data, there were high temperatures of 105 on Thursday and 104 on Friday, and are expected to remain in triple digits through at least Monday on a six-day streak.
Wednesday’s high temperatures were 101 degrees compared to the 95-degree temperatures recorded the week before, while lows this week were an average of 74 degrees compared to 72 degrees the week before, the Midland Reporter-Telegram reported.
A heat advisory was set in place from 1 to 9 p.m. for certain areas across West Texas, including Midland and Odessa. Temperatures are expected to rise to 108 degrees across the Permian Basin and Eddy County.
In the mountains, temperatures are expected to be an average of 96 degrees. In the Rio Grande and the Big Bend, temperatures are projected to reach 112 degrees.
“Make sure to limit time outside in direct sunlight, stay hydrated with non-alcoholic drinks and provide water and shade for pets if they must be outside,” the CBS News report stated.
“Very hot temperatures will continue with highs in the triple digits for most of the region. Midland/Odessa are looking to see a high temperature of 105 degrees,” the report stated. “Conditions will be quiet and skies will be mostly sunny to sunny across West Texas and southeast New Mexico.”