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Facing a triple-digit heat wave, Austin opens cooling centers to help people in need
Austin's oppressive summer heat is back. The earlier-than-usual wave of triple-digit temperatures prompted the city to open up cooling centers this week.
Interactive map: See which parts of the U.S. are bracing for a record-setting heat wave this week
Dozens of cities are expected to meet or surpass record high temperatures for this time of year as part of a heat wave that will hit huge swaths of the country.
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A dangerous and unusually early heat wave will bring triple digits to Austin this week
As the Earth warms, Austin has been experiencing hotter temperatures earlier in the year. A heat wave this week could break the record for hottest day recorded in the month of May.
This year's first major heat wave is here. How will the ERCOT power grid hold up?
Electricity demand is expected to set an all-time May record this week, according to forecasts from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
Potentially historic heat wave triggers heat advisory in South Central Texas
Temperatures of up to 110 degrees are triggering a heat advisory in Austin, San Antonio, Eagle Pass and Dell Rio starting on Tuesday, May 13.
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