Austin weather: Wednesday could be the hottest May day ever in Austin
Austin weather: Triple-digit heat arrives
We had our first 100-degree day of 2025 and the record-setting heat will be here for a few more days. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.
AUSTIN - Austin is expected to break more record highs on Wednesday as the heatwave continues.
Wednesday forecast: Extreme Heat Warning in place
Timeline:
August in May continues on Wednesday!
The FOX 7 Austin weather team forecasts temperatures reaching 105 to 108 degrees for parts of our area.
A breeze coming off of the Gulf brought in moisture and clouds, which is saving us from even hotter temperatures.
Some parts of the Hill Country could be in the triple-digits by noon.
An extreme heat warning is in place from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Travis and Bastrop counties.
Temperatures will cool off to the 80s and 90s this evening.
Thursday forecast: Cooler, but far from cool
A 100-year-old heat record is probably going to fall on Thursday.
Temperatures are expected to reach 101 on Thursday, which would break the current May 15 record of 98 degrees. That record was set in 1925.
What is an extreme heat warning?
An extreme heat warning is issued when the heat index is at least 113 or the air temperature is at least 105.
If you must be outside, the National Weather Service asks you to drink water and take frequent breaks in the shade.
Austin weather: Tips to keep residents cool amid heat wave
The City of Austin and Travis County officials discussed their preparedness for a severe heat wave coming to Central Texas.
Nine million Texans are under some sort of heat alert.
Hottest Days in May
By the numbers:
Tuesday's 101-degree day was tied for the third-hottest May day ever in the Austin area.
Today is expected to be even hotter.
- May 24, 1925 - 104°
- May 7, 1998 - 102°
- May 13, 2025 (tied) - 101°
Daily Heat Records for May
Heat records have already fallen this week. Here's a look at the current records for the next few days.
- May 13 - 101° (2025)
- May 14 - 97° (2022)
- May 15 - 98° (1925)
- May 16 - 99° (2022)
7-Day Forecast
The Source: Information in this article comes from the FOX 7 Weather team, the National Weather Service and NOAA.