Record-early heat wave hits Texas
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In Texas, a large area of the state is expected to experience temperatures up 15 to 25 degrees above normal — into the 90s and 100s in all but a few locations.
An extreme heat warning has been issued for a large part of central Texas as an early season heat wave sends temperatures soaring.
A Texas heat wave could produce record high temperatures this week. Austin has opened cooling centers to help residents stay safe.
US weather forecast predicted a very strong heatwave is coming to many places in the U.S. this week. It is hotter than normal for this time of year and is arriving early, before summer.
Humidity-driven heat index values, thanks to southerly winds off the Gulf of Mexico, will climb to near and above 100 degrees in Houston.
"Everyone is at risk for a heat emergency," Hopkins said. The city of Austin and Travis County have opened up cooling centers at local libraries, recreation centers and county com
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller said the heat may break records this week, but farmers are prepared for the weather.