Austin weather: Hot and breezy weather Monday will increase wildfire risk

Austin weather: 30 days in a row above 100?

Austin isn't just breaking the record for the longest triple-digit streak, we're shattering it. Zack Shields has the latest on this excessive heat.

AUSTIN, Texas - It's a new day and week and the hot and dry spell marches on here in Central Texas. 

Today will be the 31st day in a row with highs in the 100s extending the record streak. 

Not only will it be sunny, hot and dry but also breezy. This will increase the wildfire risk to a Level 4 out of 5. No outdoor burning allowed in the area. 

We are also under an Excessive Heat Warning from noon to 9 p.m. today. More heat alerts on the way this week but will we see our first rain event of August. 

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