Texas
Summer heat returns to North Texas, limited rain chances next weekend
NORTH TEXAS – First things first, another aftershock hit near Snyder on Saturday afternoon, with the same epicenter depth and a magnitude of 4.5, close to the 5.1 magnitude quake from yesterday. Dozens of smaller aftershocks have also occurred.
As of the 10 p.m. update, the National Hurricane Center now reports a medium chance of formation for the tropical wave approaching the Lesser Antilles. Many model projections bring this system relatively close to Cuba and eventually Florida by late week into the weekend. This development will bear watching, as it signals that the Atlantic main development region (MDR) is becoming active again. It has been relatively quiet since Beryl nearly a month ago.
This week, summer heat returns. Heat indices will likely range from 98 to 103 degrees through Monday, increasing slightly by midweek. We could approach heat advisory criteria by midweek. Woohoo.
The upper-level high pressure will build over the southern plains this week before retreating west by next weekend, possibly allowing for some northerly flow on the eastern sides and a chance of rain. We’ll cross our fingers.
The 7-day forecast: not great. Feels like August!
Have a restful weekend!
FULSHEAR, Texas – A Texas homeowner heading out for an early morning walk got quite a surprise when he mistook a large reptile parked on his front porch for an online delivery.
Officers with the Fulshear Police Department were called to a local residence last week after the homeowner accidentally struck an alligator with his screen door, initially believing it was a package from Amazon.
What they’re saying:
“With all the heavy rain we’ve been getting lately, it seems the gators are on the move,” the police department said in a statement. “This little fella decided to skip the swamp and upgrade to porch life this morning.”
Footage released by the department captures the alligator resting on the concrete porch while the homeowner explains the startling encounter to responding officers, noting he didn’t realize what it was until he banged into it with the door.
Police officers successfully wrangled the alligator and relocated it safely to a nearby pond.
Recent heavy rainfall across the region has displaced local wildlife, prompting authorities to urge residents to remain cautious as animals seek out dry territory.
“If you see an unexpected visitor like this around your home, give it plenty of space and let us handle it,” the department reminded the community. “Apparently, even the gators are looking for higher ground these days!”
The department also added a bit of local humor to the unusual morning call: “And yes, before anyone asks, this little gator is not paying property taxes.”
The Source: Fulshear Police via Storyful
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