Map shows Texas cities where “blazing heat” may break records

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An early-season heatwave is set to grip Texas this week, with forecasters predicting that multiple major cities could see their daily May temperature records broken.

Why It Matters

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued heat advisories covering a vast portion of Central and South Texas, warning millions of residents to take precautions this week, with temperatures expected to exceed 100 degrees in in multiple areas.

Residents cool off in the Liz Carpenter Splash Pad at Butler Park on July 16, 2023 in Austin, Texas, during a heat wave.

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What To Know

Texas cities that could see temperatures climb within a few degrees of highest May temperatures ever recorded include San Antonio, Dallas, Waco, Austin and others along the Interstate 35 corridor in central Texas, AccuWeather meteorologist Brandon Buckingham told Newsweek.

“Within this zone, temperatures can climb between 100-108 degrees Fahrenheit both Tuesday and Wednesday,” Buckingham said.

“Temperatures will only trend down slightly later on in the week, prolonging the stretch of the heat wave even though not as many records may be in jeopardy.

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According to Fox Weather, both Austin and San Antonio are among the cities that could see their hottest May temperatures ever.

In Austin, Fox predicts highs of 102, 104, and 100 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday respectively. For San Antonio, the outlet forecast 106,106, and 102.

According to local outlet KXAN, the Austin area’s hottest day in May ever saw highs of 104. The outlet predicts a high of 105 for Austin on Wednesday.

What People Are Saying

Meteorologist Mike Masco said on X on Monday: “BLAZING HEAT IN TEXAS THIS WEEK… #Texas goes hard on the heat idea this week with #Dallas #Austin #SanAntonio hitting 100+ by Tuesday – Thursday. #DFW easily shatters records by Wednesday as normal high is only 82 and records are only in the mid 90s!”

KVUE meteorologist Hunter Williams said on X, Monday: “Early-season heat wave begins on Tuesday for Central Texas. 3rd earliest first triple digit day in the forecast for Tuesday. All time hottest May temperature on record for Austin in the forecast for Wednesday.”

NWS Austin/San Antonio said on X, Tuesday: “Record highs today with most locations reaching triple digits. Potentially historic and unusually hot high temps continue with most areas reaching 100 or higher each afternoon, many records likely to be tied or broken.”

NWS Corpus Christi said on X, Monday: “A HOT week coming up with some record high temperatures in the forecast! This will be a prolonged early-season heatwave that starts tomorrow and continues into at least early next week.”

What Happens Next

At the time of writing, the latest heat advisories from the NWS were in effect until Wednesday night.

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