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Waco upgraded into Extreme Heat Warning starting Sunday
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Thomas Patrick , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 22, 2026
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Key points This ties for the 13th-longest streak of such heat all time. A streak of 100 degree heat has reached its 20th straight day, with Saturday's high temperature hitting 105.
A streak of 100 degree heat has reached its 20th straight day, with Saturday's high temperature hitting 105. This ties for the 13th-longest streak of such heat all time. If the streak continues to the end of the month, it will reach 29 straight days, tying for 5th place with a 29-day streak in 2023.
Temperatures are expected to remain high, with forecasts showing 101-105 degrees for the next 10 days or more. The heat index is also expected to be high, around 108-110.
Further details on the heat streak and forecast are available from the source.
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Published: August 22, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
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