Texas Heatwave: Record High Temperatures Expected Across the State

Extreme Heat Gripping Texas

• 🌡️ Extreme heat is currently affecting much of Texas, with meteorologists tracking severe weather nationwide.
• ⚠️ Heat advisories are in place, transitioning to an excessive heat warning for central and south Texas, including Austin and San Antonio.

Record-Breaking Temperatures

• 📈 Yesterday, San Antonio recorded a high of 103 degrees, and Houston reached 95 degrees, setting daily records.
• 🎯 Today, Austin and San Antonio could see highs of 105 degrees, potentially breaking new daily records.
• ☀️ Triple-digit temperatures are forecast to continue into tomorrow for Austin and San Antonio, with San Angelo and Abilene in the 90s.

Regional Temperature Variations

• ⛰️ Areas on the outskirts of the high-pressure ridge, like Big Bend, may experience cooler highs near 86 degrees.
• 💨 Southeast Texas could see mid-90s, but factoring in humidity will make it feel like the triple digits.

Weekend Heat Outlook

• 🏖️ Relief from the heat might require leaving the state for the weekend, with places like Taos, New Mexico, experiencing 70s.
• 🌊 San Antonio is still expected to have triple digits this weekend, while Corpus Christi may see upper 80s with a sea breeze.
• 🥵 New Orleans is forecast for upper 80s to low 90s, but high humidity will still make it feel very hot.