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Central Texas is expected to get its highest air temperatures and heat indexes of the summer today. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the area in effect from noon until 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 22.
Due to continued floodgate operations at Mansfield Dam and Tom Miller Dam by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), the City of Austin has extended the waterway ban current in effect until 5 p.m., Thursday, July 23.
Mayor Kirk Watson signed a preemptive disaster declaration ahead of expected heavy rains in Central Texas.
Press release for July 15 Pop-Up event.
The Austin-Travis County Wildfire Coalition is seeking community input on the update of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).
As temperatures reach 100 degrees and higher this summer, the City of Austin encourages residents to take precautions to stay safe during extreme heat.
May is National Wildfire Awareness Month. To encourage community members to take steps to protect their homes and businesses, City of Austin and Travis County officials held a joint press conference on Friday.
Community Members Invited to Review Plan