Austin Extreme Heat Warning Extended Through Aug. 23
The warning now runs longer than first issued, with temperatures tying a record.
3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 23, 2026, 11:14 a.m. ET
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Aug 23, 2026, 11:22 a.m. ET
Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Austin as Temperatures Tie Record
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for the Austin area through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2026, according to fox7austin.com. The warning, which replaces a previous heat advisory, means that dangerous heat conditions are expected, and authorities are urging residents to take precautions against heat-related illness by staying hydrated, limiting outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours, and walking pets early in the morning or late in the evening.
The 107-degree peak tied a record set in 2024 and sits 10 degrees above the seasonal average of 97 degrees, fox7austin.com reported.
Aug 23, 2026, 11:14 a.m. ETFirst report
Austin Ties Daily Heat Record at 107 Degrees as Extreme Heat Warning Continues
Austin tied a daily heat record on Sunday, August 23, 2026, reaching 107 degrees, according to fox7austin.com. The peak tied a record set in 2024 and sits 10 degrees above the seasonal average of 97 degrees.
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect until 11:59 p.m. CDT on August 23, 2026, as reported by fox7austin.com. Authorities are urging residents to take precautions against heat-related illness by staying hydrated, limiting outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours, and walking pets early in the morning or late in the evening.
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