Heat Wave and Severe Storms Ahead | Austin News

Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

Texas is baking under triple-digit heat with a heat advisory in effect through Monday evening—stay hydrated and seek shade. But the weather drama isn’t just hot: severe storms are brewing across the U.S., with level 2 risk zones targeting the Northern Plains, southern Appalachians, and Carolinas for damaging winds, hail, and possible tornadoes. Tuesday brings even more danger as supercell thunderstorms loom over Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska. Whether you’re dodging storms or just surviving the heat, stay alert and check your weather alerts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…