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Hot and humid locally, Tropical Storm Bertha nears Texas
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kristen Currie , as published by KXAN Local
· July 23, 2026
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Wednesday was our hottest day of 2026 so far with a high of 103° in Austin... and today won't be much different with afternoon highs returning to the triple digits. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie
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Key takeaway and today won't be much different with afternoon highs returning to the triple digits.
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What is this story about? Wednesday was our hottest day of 2026 so far with a high of 103° in Austin... and today won't be much different with afternoon highs returning to the triple digits. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie
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