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Allen Pratt wipes perspiration from his face as he relaxes in Hurkamp Park in Fredericksburg yesterday.
Laura Niewold (right) chooses tomatoes at the farmers market in Fredericksburg because squirrels are eating hers at home, maybe for the water value. |
Yesterday's rainfall offered a respite from the heat wave that has hovered over the Fredericksburg area this week.
With the cold front that should come over the weekend, temperatures are expected to cool down to levels normal for this time of year.
Jim DeCarufel, forecaster for the National Weather Service, said temperatures for the next few days should be in the upper 80s and 90 degrees.
Through early yesterday, the region had received a fraction of an inch in August, compared to national rainfall at just more than a third of an inch. Normal rainfall for August is about 3 inches.
"So far it's been real dry," DeCarufel said.
Earlier this week, the heat topped 100 degrees, prompting the American Red Cross to inform the public of dangers to heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
The public is advised to stay in air-conditioned buildings, wear lightweight clothing and to continuously drink water or juice outdoors in extreme temperatures.
Karen Bolipata: 540/374-5000, ext. 5661
