Karen Gleason
The 830 Times
Just a day before the start of summer, Del Rio set an all-time high temperature record, and the heat shows no signs of letting up within the next few days.
Dan Schreiber, Del Rio meteorologist, called the 830 Times on Tuesday to announce the record.
“Del Rio International Airport 113 degrees Fahrenheit today (Tuesday), which is sets an all-time record. The previous all-time high record was 112 degrees, set on June 9, 1988, and tied again on July 13, 2020,” Schreiber wrote in an email.
“The recent heat wave in Del Rio is due to a persistent high-pressure system centered over southwest Texas. Similar heat conditions are expected Wednesday, with an excessive heat warning remaining in effect through at least Wednesday night,” Schreiber added.
According to the National Weather Service, the 113-degree temperature also breaks the record for June 20. The previous record high temperature for that date was 106 degrees, which was set in 1996 and equaled in 1998.
The NWS said the previous high temperature record for June was 112 degrees, which was set, as Schreiber noted, in 1988.
Del Rio also set a record Tuesday for the high minimum temperature of 83 degrees, the NWS reported. The previous high minimum temperature was 82 degrees, which was set in 1998.
As Schreiber also noted, an excessive heat warning remains in effect for Del Rio and most of south-central Texas until 9 p.m. today.
The NWS warned, “Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, especially for those working or participating in outdoor activities.”
The NWS recommends drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room and checking on relatives and neighbors.
“Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances,” the NWS said.
“Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning and evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible.
“To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency. Call 9-1-1,” the NWS writes in its warning.
Del Rio’s daytime temperatures are expected to remain at or above 105 degrees for at least the next week.
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