Drought intensifies during record heat wave

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Drought conditions are worsening across the area as Austin's longest heatwave on record shows little signs of abating. Thursday was Austin's 50th 100-degree day of the year so far -- the 8th-highest 100-degree day count on record.New drought data released Thursday morning showed worsening drought across much of the area. BLOG: When will 100º days end in Austin?Excessive Heat Warnings in effect todayExcessive Heat Warnings and Fire Weather Warnings continue. Our local Nation