Published June 26, 2012 at 7:30 A.M.
After a record-shattering 106 degrees Monday, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory from noon to 7 p.m. for much of the Crossroads.
The temperature is forecast to reach 107 degrees. Afternoon heat index values are expected to be in the 109 to 112 range for most of South Texas.
The previous record for June 25 was 103 set in 2009. The record for June 26 is 102, also set in 2009.
Sunday's 102 also tied the record high for June 24 set in 2009.
During the heat advisory, people are encouraged to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Prolonged exposure to the heat may lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, according to the National Weather Service.
Tuesday's forecast also calls for a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. North northwest wind between 6 and 9 mph.
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Tuesday night before midnight. Partly cloudy with a low around 75. South southeast wind between 3 and 9 mph.
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