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Hot and humid locally, Tropical Storm Bertha nears Texas
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Kristen Currie , KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· July 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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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Category: local ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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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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