Austin weather: Record breaking heat for Friday

Record-breaking heat ahead for Austin

Looks like it's another record-breaker for the Austin-area, with highs expected to top off at 107. However, there may be some relief on the way! Good Day Austin meteorologist Zack Shields explains.

AUSTIN, Texas - Get ready to experience the hottest September 8th ever.

Today is expected to be even hotter than the last few days and breaking records with ease this afternoon. With a full day of sun, highs will soar to 107.

Much of the area is under an excessive heat warning from noon to 7 p.m.

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But, hang in there we have three more days of record heat and then some welcome changes will arrive next week.

We are talking cooling trend and increasing rain chances for after the weekend.

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