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Austin Heat Illnesses Drop This Year | Texas News
Austin’s heat wave this year is less deadly than last — 880 ER visits and zero deaths compared to 1,300 visits and 34 fatalities in 2023 — but the danger’s far from over. Most emergencies hit between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., peak on Thursdays, and disproportionately affect men aged 18–44, often outdoor workers or those in heavy clothing. July’s unexpectedly scorching heat index caught many off guard. And while the dashboard tracks direct heat illnesses, hotter temps also worsen chronic conditions like kidney disease and mental health crises — making extreme heat a silent, widespread threat even as…
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