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Memories: Texas HEAT this week!

Daniel Starks
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KETR

Northeast Texans are catching another glimpse this week of what became routine last year, triple digit streaks.

TheNational Weather Service is forecasting hot temperatures with highs above 101 this week, which has prompted aheat advisory for most of Northeast Texas.

With clear skies and scarce wind, this could pose a threat to us, especially small children, pets, and the elderly. Take extra precaution this week while outdoors. Officials also remind you to check the backseat. Multiple heat-related deaths have already been reported this year due to children being left in a hot car.

Last year, 206 heat-related deaths occurred in the U.S.,most of which occurred at the victims' homes. If your air conditioning breaks or if you don't have an A/C unit, you're strongly encouraged to seek assistance.

Stay with KETR for the latest weather information.

Stay Safe!

Daniel was born and raised in Commerce, TX, and has been a life-long listener of 88.9 KETR. After listening to ‘The Art of Sound’ with Mark Chapman as a child, he enjoyed the thought of being able to broadcast across NE Texas. He is now a Radio/Television student at Texas A&M University-Commerce and hopes to continue his work in radio after he graduates. He has been heard in the past as the host of ‘All Things Considered’, ‘Movie Picks with Alice Reese’ and ‘The Morning Bell’.