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Late-summer heatwave could be historic for parts of West Texas

Daytime high temperatures have been at, or above 100 degrees since July 28. If the forecast is accurate for the next seven days, it will be record-setting.
Credit: FOX West Texas Weather Team

SAN ANGELO, Texas — Many of us remember the summer of 2011. Temperatures climbed to 100 degrees on July 2 and stayed there for 28 days. That stretch of hot weather is the longest ever recorded. 

As a result, a heat advisory has been issued for parts of West Texas through 7 p.m. CDT Thursday. During this time, heat index values will be between 100-108°F. 

Credit: FOX West Texas Weather Team

The forecast for the next seven days does include temperatures at our above 100 degrees. If the forecast verifies, that will be an 18-day streak of temperatures at or above the century mark. That would be record-setting. 

Credit: FOX West Texas Weather Team

This dominant high pressure system that's parked over West Texas is not uncommon during a northern hemisphere summer. However, the high does shift in a historically, normal West Texas summer. That's not the case for the next week. 

Credit: FOX West Texas Weather Team

That will lead to a "true Texas heat wave," widespread triple-digit daytime highs, and nearly zero chances for rain. 

Credit: FOX West Texas Weather Team

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