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Heatwave hits Austin, temps may touch 107°F. #StayCool
Austin swelters through yet another summer of record-breaking heat, with highs of 107 and a seemingly endless streak of 100-degree days. Seek refuge in public pools, splash pads, and cooling centers. ---- List Locations Below ----
Published August 19, 2024 at 12:09pm by Rachel Royster
Austin Forecast: Another Week of Sizzling Temperatures
Austin, Texas – This week will bring the hottest temperatures of the summer so far to Austin, with highs reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 days in a row.
The National Weather Service predicts:
- Monday: high of 104 degrees
- Tuesday: high of 107 degrees
- Wednesday: high of 106 degrees
- Thursday-Saturday: slight cooldown with highs of 103, 100, and 99 degrees, respectively
This heatwave is the longest stretch of hot days this year, surpassing the previous streak from June 24 to July 5. Stay cool! The NWS has issued a heat advisory through Monday, 8 p.m. Stay updated here:
Places to Cool Off in Austin:
Cooling Centers:
- Alamo Recreation Center, 2100 Alamo St.
- Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Road
- Austin Central Library, 710 W Cesar Chavez St.
- ... See full list here
Public Pools:
- Year-round: Bartholomew, Barton Springs, Big Stacy, Deep Eddy, and Springwoods
- Seasonal: Balcones, Brentwood, Canyon Vista, and many more See full list with addresses here.
Splash Pads:
- Bailey Splash Pad, 1201 W 33rd St.
- Bartholomew Splash Pad, 5201 Berkman Drive
- Chestnut Splash Pad, 2205 E 16th St.
- ... See full list with addresses here.
Read more: NWS: Austin temperatures may reach 107 this week — the hottest day so far this summer