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Abilene heat: When will the triple digits end?
Summary by Abilene News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Shelly Womack , as published by BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News
· August 20, 2026
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Key points This resurgence of heat has been ongoing for a couple of weeks. Temperatures have surged back into triple digits after a brief reprieve earlier in August.
Temperatures have surged back into triple digits after a brief reprieve earlier in August. This resurgence of heat has been ongoing for a couple of weeks.
The heat has been a reminder that summer can be prolonged. Further information about the duration of the heat and when it may subside is available.
Details about the current weather conditions and forecast can be found through additional reporting, which provides more insight into the situation.
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Published: August 20, 2026 ·
Source: BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News ·
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What is this story about? Temperatures have surged back into triple digits after a brief reprieve earlier in August. This resurgence of heat has been ongoing for a couple of weeks. The heat has been a reminder that summer can…
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