A prolonged period of hot weather has been recorded, with 24 consecutive days of temperatures reaching 100 degrees or higher. This streak has been accompanied by a lack of rainfall, with no measurable rain reported since mid-July.

The most recent day of triple-digit temperatures was Wednesday, marking the 24th day in a row that this threshold was reached.

Further information about this heat wave and its effects can be found in the Waco Tribune-Herald.