Austin weather: Triple-digit heat to stay below record Wednesday

34 days in the triple-digits and counting. Today will make 35. When will we break this hot streak? Zack Shields has the full forecast.

Georgetown map shows Stage 2, Stage 3 water restrictions

According to the Georgetown city manager, parts of the city are under a stage 2 water restriction, and another part is under stage 3.

Volunteer fire departments across Texas face recruitment challenges

No matter where you live, the message from fire officials across the state is the same: apply to your local volunteer fire department if you want to help out.

An Arizona woman died after her power was cut over a $51 debt. That forced utilities to change

Stephanie Pullman died on a sweltering Arizona day after her electricity was cut off because of a $51 debt. Years later, her story remains at the heart of efforts to prevent others in Arizona from having their power cut off, leaving them without life-saving air conditioning in temperatures that have topped 110° on every day this month.

Austin weather: Near-record temperatures to start the workweek

The triple-digit temperatures are here to stay -- at least for this week. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.

Texas: The Issue Is - Rep. Carl Sherman fights for air conditioning in Texas prisons during record high temps

In this week's edition of Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski speaks with State Rep. Carl Sherman about why he believes an emergency response is needed in prisons lacking air conditioning during this summer's record heat.

Don becomes first hurricane of 2023 Atlantic season

Tropical Storm Don became Hurricane Don on Saturday, marking the first hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.

Austin weather: Heat continues, chance of rain this weekend

The triple digit heat isn't going anywhere, but there could be some rain this weekend to help cool us down just a little.

Burn ban enacted in Austin city parks, greenbelts and preserves

Austin Parks and Recreation has enacted burning restrictions in all city parks, greenbelts and preserves, as extreme heat continues to swelter central Texas.

Austin weather: Rain possible over the weekend as heat continues

Much of Central Texas is under a HEAT ADVISORY until 8 p.m. as we go into the 12th day in a row with highs of 105 or hotter.

Austin weather: Heat advisory thru tomorrow
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The extreme triple-digit heat is here to stay in our area, with little chance of relief from rain or thunderstorms. Scott Fisher has his forecast.

Austin weather: Triple-digit streak continues; 12th 100°+ day in row

Tuesday was another record breaker, and we're headed for record territory again today. Zack Shields has the latest on the heatwave and when we might see some rain.

Be careful of snakes during record-high temperatures: APA!

During this record heat, residents and pet owners should be snake-aware and look out for their animals, says Austin Pets Alive!