08-08-2023 22:30 via kxan.com

Critical wildfire danger in the longest heatwave Austin has ever seen

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- High temperatures soared to 100°+ in the Austin area again Tuesday -- the 32nd straight day of triple-digit heat. Excessive Heat Warnings are in effect nearly areawide again on Wednesday with unusual heat in the forecast, even by August standards. BLOG: When will 100º days end in Austin?A Fire Weather Warning is in again Wednesday as well as south-southwest winds gust over 25 miles per hour -- stronger than recent days. Any fires that start will spread rapidly given ong
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