Sweltering Heat in Recovery Area
Yesterday's weather story is happening again today -- people in the area recovering from Hurricane Rita are being exposed to intense heat and humidity. Overnight low temperatures last night were the the 70s and 80s.
Heat Advisories
Heat Index At 4 PM CDT
The National Weather Service has issued Heat Advisories across southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana. Heat Index readings over 100 degrees cover the area this afternoon, with readings as high as 112 near Galveston, Texas. 1.3 million customers are still without power in the storm ravaged area, which means no chance for relief from air conditioning or fans.
Surface weather maps above courtesy AccuWeather.com Professional.
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