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Jun 24, 2009 4:34 pm US/Central
Triple-Digit Temps Scorch North Texas Again
Compiled from staff reports
FORT WORTH (CBS 11 / TXA 21) ―
For the second day in a row, the temperature hit 100 degrees at DFW Airport.
The high so far has been 101.
The high heat caused problems for some kids at the Frisco Roughriders game this morning, where six children had to be treated for heat stress.
The air is also causing problems. A Level Red Air Quality Alert was issued because of high ozone levels. Doctors say anybody can experience breathing-related problems at this level – not just those with asthma and other lung conditions.
A Level Orange Air Quality Alert is set for Thursday, which is classified as "unhealthy for sensitive groups."
It's not all scorching temperatures across North Texas today. It rained briefly in parts of Collin County, bringing a little relief to people there.
Despite the brief break for some, the high temperatures will stick around for a few days. A Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Friday. This is issued when overnight lows are 78 degrees or warmer and afternoon heat index values are 105 degrees or higher.
Of course, as the temperatures rise, so does the use of air conditioning. ERCOT, which manages the electric grid for most of the state, says Texas set a new record Monday for peak electricity use in June.
ERCOT also says it's possible that this week will also see a new all-time record for electric use in the state. ERCOT says the state has more than enough generating capacity to meet demand, so it says it does not anticipate any problems.
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