Austin prepares for incoming heat wave

AUSTIN (KXAN)– The National Weather Service on Monday issued a Heat Advisory for most of Central Texas. Following this alert, the city of Austin’s Homeless Strategy Office notified unsheltered people in the community where they can go to stay cool in the upcoming days.

According to a recent KXAN weather forecast, temperatures could reach triple-digits by the end of this week. Temperatures are expected to be the highest Wednesday in the Austin area.

In a press release, the city of Austin said it is maintaining cooling centers, which are available during the summer months for people to beat the heat. City facilities, including branches of the Austin Public Library and Parks and Recreation Department recreation centers, can be used as cooling centers…

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