Record heat to come close to all-time December warmth

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Yes, it is December. No, this is not normal.This week's warming trend is accelerating today and continues through the remainder of the work week. Under mostly sunny skies today, high temperatures are approaching 80 degrees in the Austin area -- just several degrees shy of a December 8th record.We are forecasting a string of record heat Thursday afternoon, Thursday night and Friday afternoon.Why the warm up? A southwesterly wind, afternoon sun and the West Texas dryline. We