Huge Warm Up Expected

Well, we are 171 days into the year 2012, and so far no 100 degree temperatures for the Brazos Valley. Yeah, that was a lot of numbers in that opening sentence, but numbers don't lie. Due to the amount of rainfall so far this year, we have avoided some extreme heat. This time last year, we already had 8 days at or over 100 degrees. So far this year....none. However, that is going to change in a hurry.

As of right now, there are two dominant high pressure systems across the lower 48. One in the east, and one out west.

Over the coming days and into the weekend, these two cells will mend together and become one brute force in the center of the country. Otherwise known as the "Ring of Fire."

The jet stream will lift so far north and not only will Texas feel the heat, but everyone up to the Dakotas. Under this high there will be a large area of sinking air. When air sinks, its dry and warms rapidly. Therefore, we will not have any rain during this period and the afternoon highs will likely reach 100 degrees starting this weekend.

At the moment, there is not a clear indication when this pattern will break, but brace for the warmest air we have seen since last summer.

Note: Slap on plenty of sunscreen, drink lots of water and make sure to take a lot of breaks in the A/C

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