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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.
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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FOX 7 Austin on MSNHow to take care of your body, heart amid heat wave in AustinCentral Texas is dealing with a heat wave, causing temperatures to soar into triple-digits. An Austin cardiologist spoke about what you can do to take care of your body and heart this summer.
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.
Electricity demand is expected to set an all-time May record this week, according to forecasts from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
Remember to take breaks to avoid heat exhaustion if you plan to be outside. It usually takes our bodies a few weeks to acclimate to the typical summer Houston heat.
At times, the temperatures will be hotter than Death Valley, California and Ouadane, Mauritania in the Sahara Desert. This week's heat will bring 100-degree temperatures much sooner than usual. Typically, Austin sees its first 100-degree day on July 8.