It’s a sun-drenched Sunday across Central Texas, and KNCT’s Chief Meteorologist Bill Hecke says we’re in for a scorcher. Temperatures will climb into the 90s once again, with northerly winds at 5 to 10 mph shifting northeast by afternoon and settling into an east-southeast breeze by nightfall. It’s a dry day, rain-free and radiant—but the heat is no joke.

As we lean into the final stretch of the weekend, it’s a good time to revisit those heat safety reminders:

• Stay cool and hydrated
• Check in on neighbors and loved ones
• And always double-check the back seat—especially when little ones or pets are along for the ride

Looking ahead to Monday, most of the region will remain quiet, but there’s a low potential for storms drifting south into North Texas. Highs will again hover in the mid-90s, keeping the heat index high and the air heavy.

Meanwhile, the national picture tells a more dramatic story.

According to the National Weather Service’s Short Range Forecast Discussion, monsoon moisture is surging into the Western U.S., triggering flash flood risks in the Sierra Nevada and slot canyons of southern Utah. A high-end slight risk for excessive rainfall stretches from eastern Colorado into the Texas/Oklahoma panhandles and western Kansas, where unstable conditions could fuel intense thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.

By Monday, those risks shift eastward into parts of Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. At the same time, an upper trough from the East Pacific will begin to break down the heat dome over the Southwest, offering some relief from the relentless temperatures. But in the Northwest, clearer skies and southerly flow could intensify the heat wave, with overnight lows staying dangerously high and numerous nighttime temperature records expected.

Elsewhere, a cool and dry airmass is descending from Canada into the Central U.S., bringing highs in the 60s and 70s—15 to 30 degrees below average. These refreshing conditions will spread into the Eastern U.S. later this week, offering a welcome break from summer’s grip.

🎙️ Whether you’re tuning in from Halifax County or the Hill Country, KNCT is here to keep you informed, inspired, and safe. Stay cool, stay kind, and stay connected.