Austin weather: Record-breaking heat possible along with scattered showers

AUSTIN, Texas - A very hot finish to the week. We'll challenge record highs as we soar to 106 with partly to mostly sunny skies. 

There is a slight chance of pop-up showers showing up after 3 p.m. with impulse of energy sliding in from East Texas along with a plume of moisture.

If the showers get going they will be isolated and won't last too long so rain totals will be low again. 

We're gearing up for a sizzling last weekend of August. 

We're also tracking a weak front which will enter the area after the weekend and give us a better chance of rain and heat relief.

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