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Thursday Evening Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint
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· August 13, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details on the weekend forecast are available from Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint's Thursday Evening Forecast on FOX 44 News.
Temperatures are expected to rise in Waco this weekend, with afternoon highs reaching the mid 90s to around 103. Heat index values will also be high, potentially reaching 106-108 in some areas. Some areas may experience fire weather concerns, particularly those located west of I-35.
These concerns may persist throughout the weekend. Further details on the weekend forecast are available from Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint's Thursday Evening Forecast on FOX 44 News. Readers can tune in for more information on the expected weather conditions.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 44 News (KWKT) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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