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We continue to add to an already record-breaking streak of triple digit temperatures through this week in Austin. Afternoon temperatures each day will range from 106 to 108 degrees, and increasing wind speeds will also increase our fire concern even more.
An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for nearly all of Central Texas through 9 p.m. on Tuesday, and it is very likely to be extended beyond that.
We know it sounds like a broken record, but please continue your hot weather precautions, and make sure you are staying hydrated.
Tuesday make actually trend a degree or two cooler for much of Central Texas. We expect a high temperature of 106 degrees in Austin. There will be a breezy south wind gusting as high as 25 miles per hour.
The daily record high temperature for Austin is 110 degrees, and we are unlikely to reach that number.
The breezy weather will really ramp up the fire weather concern for Wednesday through Friday. You can read more about our fire weather concern here.
The 7 day rainfall potential continues to show absolutely zero rainfall over the next 7 days.
This is terrible news as drought conditions continue to expand, and lake levels continue to drop.
The 8 to 14 day outlook is now showing near-normal rainfall for August 15th through the 21st, which essentially amounts to more dry weather.
Prior updates suggested we could see some small rain chances, unfortunately, that no longer looks to be the case.
The KVUE Weather Team will continue to monitor this developing forecast closely.
In the meantime, the extended forecast can be found below:
