KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Fort Worth issued a Heat Advisory for much of north Texas, including Kaufman County, from 1 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2014, until 7 p.m. Sunday, August 10, 2014.
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Fort Worth issued a Heat Advisory for much of north Texas, including Kaufman County, from 1 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2014, until 7 p.m. Sunday, August 10, 2014.
The NWS predicts temperatures well above normal with highs ranging between 98 and 104 degrees with heat index values between 105 and 109 degrees.
There is a 20 percent chance for afternoon showers today for Kaufman County. The primary concerns for these storms are damaging winds, locally heavy rainfall, and lightning.
The Heat Advisory is also in effect for the following counties: Montague; Cooke; Grayson; Fannin; Lamar; Wise; Denton; Collin; Hunt; Delta; Hopkins; Parker; Rockwall; Van Zandt; Rains; Hood; Somervell; Johnson; Ellis; Henderson; Bosque; Hill; Navarro; Freestone; Anderson; Bell; Corywell; McLennan; Falls; Limestone; Leon; Milam; and Robertson.
Here's a look at your National Weather Service seven-day forecast:
This Afternoon – A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight – A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday – Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night – Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday – A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 98. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Monday Night – A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday – A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night – Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday – Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night – Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Thursday – Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Thursday Night – Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Friday – Mostly sunny, with a high near 97.
