08-08-2023 12:30 via kxan.com

Lower humidity and higher wind speeds keep the wildfire danger critical

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Most highs today will peak at around 103° to 107°, just like the last two days. Most heat index readings will peak up to 106° to 110°.
Today will be the 33rd day in a row of a triple-digit high and the 48th day this season.Central Texas is facing several afternoons of much lower humidity along with increasing wind gusts. The humidity has been lowering into the teens and 20s for several afternoons.
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