Watching the Gulf: Disturbance may bring rain, cooler weather

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As we endure Austin's hottest August on record and longest-ever stretch of unbroken triple-digit heat days, all eyes are on the Gulf of Mexico where early next week, a disturbance may develop and trek toward Texas.A Heat Advisory is in effect until 9 p.m. for much of the area as heat and humidity slowly return following a recent cool front. The advisory will be upgraded to an Excessive Heat Warning on Thursday with record heat and some of the hottest temperatures of the year.Sco