It looks like North Texas will go another week without hitting 100 degrees. While it comes as a pleasant surprise, it may leave some Texans wondering if, or when, the other shoe will drop. Extreme summer heat has become the norm in recent years,

Representative Moran introduced the Rural Weather Monitoring Systems Act, which requires the GAO (Government Accountability Office) to identify gaps in coverage and make recommendations to improve early detection of severe weather. The GAO would also have to identify funding choke points that prevent the purchase and deployment of modern radars.

Flood warnings were in effect in several areas, including ones that were devastated by the July 4 floods. By the afternoon, the rain had eased up in some parts, and some rescuers resumed their work.

Isolated flash flooding is possible in southeast Texas until Saturday, July 19, according to Zapata County Emergency Management . Then the focus shifts to West Texas through early next week.

The popular Wimberley swimming hole has struggled with low water levels for years. While staff with the Hays County Parks Department are hopeful about what this means for the future, not everyone shares that optimism.

Another heat advisory and First Alert Weather Day are in effect on Friday due to dangerous heat lingering around North Texas. Small storm chances are on the way over the weekend. The heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service is in effect until 9 p.m. for most of North Texas.

At least 130 million people from Texas to Maine are under alert for dangerous heat and humidity over the next few days.

Ingram officials have been waiting to hear from Kerr County’s emergency management coordinator after feeling as if they were on their own during the devastating July 4 flooding.