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Summertime is here to stay this week
By Matt Hines at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
After seeing some good rain chances the past couple of weeks, it looks like the faucet is shutting off this week. It will be warm and humid tonight with lows in the upper 70s. Tuesday will remain hot and humid with highs in the mid 90s. It will feel like it's over 104-106 with the humidity in the...
Key takeaway It will feel like it's over 104-106 with the humidity in the afternoon.
Why this matters in The Waco
The prolonged stretch of warm and humid weather this week will likely put a strain on Waco 's public utilities, particularly as residents crank up their air conditioning units to beat the heat. With feels-like temperatures soaring over 104 degrees, the demand for electricity will increase, and the city's power grid will be tested. This could be a concern for low-income households that may struggle to pay their utility bills. Additionally, the hot and dry conditions will also raise concerns about water conservation, as the city's water supply may be depleted faster than usual. As the summer months are expected to be hot and dry, the city's residents should be prepared to take measures to conserve water and reduce their energy consumption to mitigate the effects of the heat wave. The city's public safety officials should also be on high alert for heat-related illnesses, particularly among vulnerable populations such as the elderly and young children.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? After seeing some good rain chances the past couple of weeks, it looks like the faucet is shutting off this week. It will be warm and humid tonight with lows in the upper 70s. Tuesday will remain hot and humid with highs in the mid 90s. It will feel like it's over 104-106 with the humidity in the...
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