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The temperature in Austin on Wednesday got up to 103 degrees, but the humidity made it feel like 118 — an all-time high. The heat combined with leftover moisture in the ground from the rain a few weeks ago is contributing to the high humidity.
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Paramedics have seen a dramatic increase in calls for heat-related emergencies: 88 in just the last two weeks.
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Hot weather and high demand caused power outages over the weekend, but Austin Energy said it can't weatherize equipment that malfunctioned.
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The National Weather Service expects most of the heavy rain to come this weekend, with the highest risks of flooding on Saturday.
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Thanks to a relatively mild winter and April’s above-normal rainfall, the pesky bugs are swarming the city early in high numbers.
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A springtime storm put on a major show for South by Southwest concertgoers.
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Austin remains under a severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m.
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The National Weather Service says the Austin area could see 45 mph winds Tuesday. Austin Energy warns that could lead to more downed tree limbs — and more power outages.
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As Austinities are trying to stay warm, they're also trying to keep their food cold. Here's how to properly store your food during a power outage and assess whether it's safe to eat.
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Austin Water has called for three citywide boil-water notices in the last five years. Officials say customers shouldn't expect that after this week's freeze.