Austin breaks 100-year-old record of 105-plus temperatures — again

The month of July broke an Austin heat record that stood for 100 years. That record was broken again in August.

Austin Camp Mabry recorded temperatures of 105 or more for 11 days in a row from July 10 to July 20, according to the National Weather Service, breaking the city's record set in 1923. Another 11 days of 105-plus temperatures were reached from Aug. 4 to Aug. 14.

The previous record was a nine-day streak from Aug. 11, 1923, to Aug. 20, 1923.

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The newest streak began on Aug. 4 at 105 degrees, according to the National Weather Service website. The hottest temperature of the 11 days was 108 degrees, which was reached on Aug. 9. For the 11-day streak, the minimum temperatures ranged from 73 to 81 degrees.

Texas' extreme heat has contributed to severe wildfire conditions. Governor Greg Abbott announced that he issued a disaster declaration on Monday to aid communities as wildfire conditions are expected to increase.

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The Texas A&M Forest Service said it received 13 new requests on Monday alone for assistance on wildfires that burned 488 acres across the state. Wednesday may see significant wildfire conditions due to high-risk pine fuel in Central and East Texas, the forest service said, and these potential fires might be resistant to control.

This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Austin reaches 11-day streak of 105-plus temperatures again this year