Currently in Austin — September 7, 2023: Relentless heat continues

The weather, currently.

Even the squirrels in my neighborhood have had enough of this relentless heat. They’ve stripped the green pecans from the trees, taken one bite from each, and hurled them (with disdain? ennui?) onto cars and sidewalks.

I share their frustration, as Thursday will again be sunny and hot, with a high near 106 and heat index values up to 111. A southwest wind (5 to 10 mph) turns east southeast in the afternoon. ERCOT has issued a weather watch through Friday due to the high temps and demand on the power grid. Drink more water than you think you should, and put some out for the critters.

— Anne Hebert

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Anne Hebert is the new writer for our brand-new Austin, Texas newsletter. She’s born and raised in central Texas and a big-time weather nerd.

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