Texas Sizzles Under Record-Breaking May Heatwave
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South and Central Texas experienced dangerously high temperatures Wednesday, with Austin hitting 101°F, surpassing its previous record. Forecasters predict this intense May heatwave, one of the hottest on record, will continue into next week, potentially breaking more records. While triple-digit temperatures are common in Texas summers, current highs are significantly above the typical 87°F average for this time of year.
South and Central Texas experienced dangerously high temperatures Wednesday, with Austin hitting 101°F, surpassing its previous record. Forecasters predict this intense May heatwave, one of the hottest on record, will continue into next week, potentially breaking more records. While triple-digit temperatures are common in Texas summers, current highs are significantly above the typical 87°F average for this time of year.
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