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Another high-pressure system brings more heat across the Rio Grande Valley
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Marcelo Rivera González , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This will lead to dry conditions and plenty of sunshine. Heat is expected to increase due to a strengthening ridge.
Heat is expected to increase due to a strengthening ridge. This will lead to dry conditions and plenty of sunshine. Temperatures are likely to surge across Texas as the ridge strengthens through the week.
Further information about this weather pattern is available from ValleyCentral. The source reports that a high-pressure system is contributing to the heat.
Details about the areas most affected by the heat are not specified here, but more information can be found through the source.
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Category: parks ·
Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News ·
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What is this story about? Heat is expected to increase due to a strengthening ridge. This will lead to dry conditions and plenty of sunshine. Temperatures are likely to surge across Texas as the ridge strengthens through the…
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