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Temps keep increasing into this August weekend
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Thomas Patrick , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 21, 2026
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Key points High temperatures will remain near 104 degrees, with Heat Advisories in place. Temperatures continue to rise, with highs reaching 104, marking the 19th consecutive day above 100.
Temperatures continue to rise, with highs reaching 104, marking the 19th consecutive day above 100. A cold front brought slightly lower temperatures to areas including Dallas and Oklahoma City, but had little impact elsewhere. Afternoon thunderstorms have been mainly limited to East Texas and Louisiana, leaving other areas among the hottest in the state.
The remnants of the cold front may lead to scattered showers or thunderstorms on Saturday, although rain is not expected to be widespread. High temperatures will remain near 104 degrees, with Heat Advisories in place.
Sunday is expected to be even hotter, with temperatures around 105 and no chance of rain. Further details on the weather forecast are available from the source.
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Published: August 21, 2026 ·
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