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Hot and Humid Game Day
By Leslee Lacey at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· July 6, 2026
· 1 min read
It will be a hot and humid game day, and evening. For World Cup fans attending outdoor watch parties tonight the feels like temperature will be around 100 degrees at the 7p.m. kick off. The good news is most of Central Texas will remain dry today and this evening.For a brief time on Sunday, some ...
Key takeaway For World Cup fans attending outdoor watch parties tonight the feels like temperature will be around 100 degrees at the 7p.
Why this matters in The Waco
The hot and humid conditions expected for tonight's outdoor World Cup watch parties will likely be a familiar challenge for Waco residents, who are no strangers to Central Texas summers. With feels-like temperatures reaching around 100 degrees at the 7 p.m. kick off, fans gathering in outdoor spaces will need to prioritize hydration and heat safety. The dry conditions forecasted for most of the area, including McLennan County, mean that large-scale weather disruptions are unlikely, but the possibility of isolated storms in western counties like Lampasas and Burnett serves as a reminder to stay informed about local weather conditions. As the week continues with high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s, residents can expect the heat to persist, with some relief potentially coming this weekend when decent rain chances return to the forecast.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? It will be a hot and humid game day, and evening. For World Cup fans attending outdoor watch parties tonight the feels like temperature will be around 100 degrees at the 7p.m. kick off. The good news is most of Central Texas will remain dry today and this evening.For a brief time on Sunday, some ...
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