Dog Days of Summer = Prolonged Heat

If you thought the weekend was hot....oh boy....it's just starting. As the Dog Days of Summer settle in for the long haul, heat takes over this week and will create oppressive conditions outside. This is a pattern that just wont budge, and it continues to get hotter. Not only do we need to factor in the actual air temperature, but the relative humidity which calculates the Heat Index.

In order to examine the current weather pattern, we need to look at the upper level features, which seem to be stuck in place.

 

 

High pressure in the upper levels has slightly moved over the past 2 weeks, and even changed its orientation from time to time. However, this resilient summer high has restrengthened and will show its wrath this week. Not only will this set up block any rainfall, but most clouds and really heat us up.

 

 

As a meteorologist, the upper levels are so crucial, because what happens up there, tends to translate to our weather on the ground, especially temperatures during the summer. Sure, there will be some variation, based on what going on at the surface, the the upper level patterns are a good measure of the overall flow.

 

Anyway, due to this burly high in place, sinking air under the high will compress the air. In turn this dries, and heats air rapidly. Therefore, temperatures will be at 100° or higher over this work week. Plus, with the humidity levels in place, the Heat Index, or feels like temperature could approach 110° in a few locations. Due to this string of really hot weather make sure heat safety is a priority.

 

- Take breaks in a cool place.

- Limit outdoor activities.

- Stay hydrated.

- Wear loose, light colored clothes.

- Check on the elderly.

- Slap on plenty of sunscreen.

- Never leave kids or animals in your car for any length of time.

 

If you keep these tips in mind, you will be able to beat the heat.

 

On top of all of this heat streak, Burn Bans are in effect for a majority of the Brazos Valley. Outdoor burning is not recommended due to the lack of rainfall.

 

 

 

Finally, there is small chance for rain by the weekend. Ill keep my eye on the weather for you.



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