Record-Breaking Heat to Scorch Texas Over Memorial Day Weekend
TL;DR
Austin is forecasted to experience triple-digit temperatures this weekend, one of the earliest occurrences on record since 1898. A high pressure system over Mexico is pushing heat into Texas, potentially bringing heat indexes as high as 110°F. Meteorologists warn that early season heat waves can be more dangerous as people are not yet acclimatized. The trend of earlier and more frequent extreme heat is linked to climate change, with Austin seeing a significant increase in triple-digit days since 2000.
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