NEWS
Weather may obscure the solar eclipse Monday
Millions of people are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the solar eclipse on Monday, but Mother Nature may have something to say about whether or not they have a clear view of the astronomical event.
Weather forecasters have reluctantly put forth cloudy and stormy conditions for the day, but it all depends on the spring weather systems. While clear skies could prevail, some stray clouds could roll in at the last minute during the several minutes of total darkness causing havoc with the viewing.
The National Weather Service office in Fort Worth on Friday forecast a couple of strong storms were possible late Saturday, but otherwise it will be warm in the upper 70s and 80s. The threat for severe weather returns Monday after the eclipse and continues into Wednesday.
As of Thursday, according to Scientific America which is updating forecasts regularly, the best bet for clear skies will be in Texas with odds of cloudy conditions increasing as one moves northeast along the eclipse path. However, those forecasters emphasize spring weather is “inherently chaotic.”
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
See how to build your own solar viewer on the Bowie News webpage.
A BOIL WATER NOTICE remains in effect for the 800 block of Lively Street. Affected residents should use bottled or boiled water for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth. If you are impacted by this notice and need bottled water, please call the City’s Emergency Management Coordinator at (940) 977-4941
The heat advisory that has been in place all week continues until 8 p.m. Friday night.
The National Weather Service reports strong high pressure overhead will bring triple digit high temperatures along with heat index readings approaching 110 degrees for much of next week. To reduce risk of heat related illnesses when outdoors, schedule frequent breaks in shaded or air conditioned areas, and stay hydrated.
Make sure to check on your older neighbors to make sure they are staying cool and hydrates, and make sure pets have shade and water.
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