CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Happy Wednesday!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Heatwave continues

Heat risk increasing

Stray showers possible, no significant rain

Temperatures may not be much hotter than normal, but the near-record heat continues. The Coastal Bend heatwave continues as afternoon highs remain a few degrees above average. Overnight temps won't be as cool because we are now more humid! This means warm mornings and hot afternoons will become the trend through the first few days of August.

KRIS 6 Weather Moist air is more dense than dry air and takes more energy to heat/cool. This is why there are bigger fluctuations in morning to afternoon temps on dry days.

This 'repeat heat' can make it hard for folks to cool down and heat-illness will be more likely for those without ample air c

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