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Austin and Travis County warn of early extreme-heat wave; cooling centers opened
Summary
City and county officials urged residents to take precautions as forecasts call for triple-digit temperatures for the next week, opened cooling centers in multiple neighborhoods and stepped up outreach to people experiencing homelessness.
Mayor Watson and Travis County officials held a joint press conference in Austin on Monday to warn residents about an unusually early extreme-heat event and to describe local response steps, including the opening of cooling centers and targeted outreach to people experiencing homelessness.
Officials said forecasts call for daytime highs around 102 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday and up to 105 on Tuesday, with several consecutive days of triple-digit temperatures expected. The mayor and county emergency officials urged residents to stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activity during peak heat, check on vulnerable neighbors and never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles.
The city and county have opened cooling centers at libraries and recreation centers in Del…
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