{"id":275,"date":"2008-06-06T16:40:09","date_gmt":"2008-06-06T21:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/daviddrummond.com\/blog\/?p=275"},"modified":"2008-06-06T16:40:09","modified_gmt":"2008-06-06T21:40:09","slug":"record-west-texas-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/daviddrummond.com\/blog\/2008\/06\/06\/record-west-texas-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"Record West Texas Heat"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Today we are finally receiving a much needed break in the record 100F+ temps we have been having lately, if not the wind. The last couple of days were a real blow torch with not only high temps, but high winds and dust to go along with it. Temps today a good 10 degrees cooler than they have been, in the low 90sF, but winds are still up just enough to kick up a little dust.<\/p>\n

The Lubbock, Texas area averages about 9 days each year over 100F degrees.
\nGreatest number of days in one month with Max Temp 100+ degrees
\n19 – June 1990
\n17 – July 1940<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most consecutive 100+ days
\n12 – June 23 – July 4 1980
\n11 – June 24 – July 4 1994
\n10 – June 10 – June 19 1924<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most consecutive 90+ days
\n81 – June 4 – August 23 1934<\/strong><\/p>\n

While we didn’t break any of the records there, it’s been plenty hot and the vegetation is really showing it!<\/p>\n

This weekend may hold a storm or two on Saturday and even better chance Sunday, but with the upper air energy well to the north, I wouldn’t expect much more than a typical summertime storm. Could be good for some lightning however.<\/p>\n

I am actually excited to get the chance to get out and do a little yard work without sweltering away. Those 100+ days, it’s still in the 90s after dark! At least now it’s cool enough in the mornings and evenings to get out and to something.<\/p>\n

I realize for you northerners, low to mid 90s still seems awful hot, but it’s not all that bad out here on the edge of the desert.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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