Texas swelters as record-breaking heatwave sweeps across stateRecord-high heat so early in the season means state has been hotter than Death Valley, the hottest place on EarthTexas is in the grip of an extraordinary heatwave this week, with record-breaking temperatures sweeping across the central and southern regions of the state.
While 100F days are common in Texas summers, such early-season heat is unusual. The record-high heat means that Texas has been recently hotter than Death Valley, California, which is often cited as the hottest place on Earth.
Temperatures across the central and southern region of the state ranged from 100F to 111F, levels that experts warn can pose serious health risks for anyone without access to air conditioning or enough water.
The extreme temperatures are expected to continue well into next week.
On Wednesday, Austin recorded a sweltering 101F by 5pm, breaking its previous same-day record of 97F set in 2022. Forecasts earlier in the day said the city could reach as high as 105F, far above the average May high of 87F.
The National Weather Service described the temperatures as “unseasonably hot weather” and advised residents to “stay hydrated and take frequent breaks in the shade or A/C!”
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