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Rain Offers Brief Relief as Heat Dome Shifts West
26 Aug
Summary
- Heat dome shifts west, bringing slight temperature drop to Central Texas.
- Dangerous heat persists with highs reaching 105 degrees in some areas.
- Rain chances increase Thursday and Friday, offering potential relief.
The oppressive heat dome influencing Central Texas is expected to shift westward on Wednesday, bringing a marginal decrease in temperatures. Despite this shift, dangerous heat conditions will persist, with highs ranging from around 100 degrees in the Hill Country to 105 degrees east of Austin. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat risk warning due to the combination of heat and humidity.
While Wednesday remains largely dry with only a 20% chance of isolated showers, a weak frontal boundary moving south could bring a few storms. A more significant change is anticipated by Thursday, as the weather pattern becomes more conducive to rain with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. These chances may linger into Friday.
Temperatures in Austin are expected to be slightly cooler, potentially breaking a nearly two-week streak of 100-degree days recorded since August 15. The weekend forecasts a return to dry weather. Looking ahead to early next week, temperatures are predicted to hover near 100 degrees, although slightly cooler than the preceding excessive heat.
