COUNTY LIFE
Area sees 22 straight days of triple-digit temperatures
The ongoing drought and triple-digit temperatures are continuing to take a toll on people and the land and the forecast does not look any different in the next two weeks.
As of Monday, Bowie has seen 100-plus temperatures for the past 22 days, including the final few days of July. The summer rainfall also has been nominal with .70 recorded on Aug. 11, 1.71 inches in July and .075 for June. The total for 2023 is 18.1 inches of rainfall.
The same goes for Nocona which saw 100-plus days 15 of the final 20 days of July and 11 so far in August. On Aug. 8 the high temperature dropped to 95.72 degrees. Nocona’s total rainfall for 2023 is 25.19 inches. August’s rain was barely measurable at .19 on Aug. 10. July had 1.07 inches and June 3.84 inches.
Lake Amon G. Carter is holding its own at 918.68 msl or 90.2% full. One year ago the lake was almost the same at 91.3%. It is considered full at 920 msl.
Lake Nocona is 76% full at 923.44 msl. One year ago is was at a similar figure at 79.7% full. The lake is considered full at 827 msl.
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Bowie Public Library’s Summer Reading program continues on July 16 with the Olympics.
It will be all about the upcoming Summer Olympics with outdoor games at the soccer field. Summer reading wraps up with the popular Creature Teacher on July 23 who brings lots of animals to the kids to see up close.
Any questions about summer reading can be directed to the library staff by calling 872-2681 or follow their Facebook page.
Summer reading is open to children ages 0-12. Keep a summer reading log and earn a book.
Top photo – This past Tuesday, the library staff visits with Smokey the Bear and a member of the Forest Service at summer reading. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Nocona Library’s Summer Reading program continues at 10 a.m. on July 17 at the Justin Building at 100 Clay Street.
The program will be space adventures and include a demonstration of a drone. Make plans to attend.
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