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August 27, 2008
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Rain showers, thankfully, bring lower temperatures
Light rain fell around Kaufman County throughout Monday. It wasn’t really enough to get things very wet, but it did keep the temperature in the mid-90s.
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Aug 11, 2008
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Heat hits record high, then temperature drops
The temperature reached a record high 106 degrees Sunday, then quickly began falling as winds shifted and strengthened.
The high came between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., but by 10 p.m. the temperature had dropped to 83 and was expected to reach 76 degrees overnight.
Light scattered showers were picked up on radar throughout the county Sunday afternoon, but no measureable rainfall fell at the Terrell airport, the official reporting station.
The high temperature is forecast at 100 degrees Monday, but a tropical storm off the coast of Louisiana could keep it lower.
A hurricane warning has been issued for the Gulf Coast, with landfall in Texas expected Tuesday. The National Weather Service expects Eduoard to reach hurricane strength as it moves through the Gulf.
Aug 3, 2008
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This heat is serious, folks
Record-setting heat is expected again Sunday, with a high near 104 degrees and a heat index of 110 degrees. There's also a level orange air pollution alert.
That means that hanging around outdoors without proper precautions can be deadly.
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Aug 2, 2008
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Splash of rain falls; it’s still hot
Scattered rain showers moved through the county Wednesday leaving .01 inch of rain at Terrell airport, the official reporting station.
The clouds accompanying the showers kept the temperature down through the morning, but it topped out at 100 degrees between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
There is a slight chance of showers again Thursday, with the high expected near 100. High temperatures are expected to continue through the weekend, with no rain forecast.
Jul 31, 2008
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Just stay inside
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Sunday’s heat will continue Monday -- so hot that the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory and advises those with fragile health to stay inside.
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Jul 28, 2008
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One more time
The afternoon high topped a 100 degrees Tuesday, the second day in a row.
It should remain hot and dry Wednesday, with a slight, slight chance of rain on Thursday as Hurricane Dolly moves onto the south Texas coast. The tropical storm reached Category 1 hurricane status Tuesday afternoon.
Even if there is no rain, temperatures may fall to the mid-90s. Overnight lows will be in the mid to high 70s.
Jul 22, 2008
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Yep, it was officially hot
The National Weather Service reporting station at Terrell airport recorded a 101 degrees Monday, the second 100 degree day in the area.
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Jul 22, 2008
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UpdateDemocrats meet Saturday
Kaufman County Democrats will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 12 to begin working on election projects. Newly elected County Chair Sarah Whitaker will share the party’s national strategy to bring in grassroots participation.
The meeting will be in the Antique Mall on the square in Kaufman.
Jul 12, 2008
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Plan the party
Cities around the county are planning July 4 activities. Watch a parade in the morning and end the evening with fireworks.
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Jul 3, 2008
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Energy policy to be discussed
Rep. Jeb Hensarling will talk about high energy prices at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, at the Forney subcourthouse, 200 E. Main.
Mr. Hensarling will discuss the nation’s energy policy. His plan includes expanding American energy exploration.
Jun 30, 2008
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