North Texas Morning Clouds and Hot Afternoon Heat
Morning low clouds give way to mostly sunny skies as highs reach the upper 90s to near 105 degrees. Tonight, remaining clear early then low clouds after midnight with lows in the mid to upper 70s.
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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1998
Page
12
Morning low clouds give way to mostly sunny skies as highs reach the upper 90s to near 105 degrees. Tonight, remaining clear early then low clouds after midnight with lows in the mid to upper 70s.
Fair skies today with very warm to hot temperatures. A slight chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms in the southeast quarter. Highs mostly in the 80s in the mountains and 95 to 105 east and southern lowlands. Lows in the 40s to mid-50s mountains and northwest, with mid-50s to lower 70s elsewhere.
Democratic candidate Garry Mauro campaigns in Washington and El Paso using Bill and Hillary Clinton as fundraising assets. Mauro criticizes Governor Bush for not ending mandatory early prison release amid the James Byrd Jr. case, while Bush notes signed limits and court rulings. Clinton, Gore appearances added to Mauro's bid as he trails in total funds.
UT chemical engineer David Allen says Texas smoke from May fires resembles Los Angeles pollution in chemistry and particulate size. Experts note health risks from fine particles and warn that regional air strategies, including Mexico, are needed as smoke moves on prevailing winds.
Texas Parks and Wildlife urges residents to seek shade and water as heat waves bake the state. Balmorhea State Park reports the largest pool fed by 20 million gallons daily from San Solomon Springs, with 77 degree water and improved visibility. Devils River State Natural Area reports steady spring flow and 74 degree water, popular with canoeists. North Texas lakes including Possum Kingdom and Lake Mineral Wells stay well supplied, aided by recent rains. Longhorn Cavern offers a 64 degree underground escape from the sun.
Gov. Bush appointed William H. Moody of Washington to fill a vacant seat on the Texas Board of Criminal Justice. Moody, a Houston native and KPMG Peat Marwick retiree, will serve until Feb. 1, 1999, subject to Senate confirmation. He replaces Lawrence Francis of El Paso who resigned.
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