First of all, I’d like to say that it’s a refreshing change to find a weatherman who’s willing to go out on a limb:Updated 09/27/05 – 5:45 AM
KXAN Weather Summary
Extreme heat is likely today with temperatures reaching 102 degrees, but gut instinct tells it will be more likely to hit 105 in the Austin area. Although not as hot, expect temperatures to about 101 for tomorrow and then much more pleasant weather for Thursday and the weekend.
Let’s here it for gut instinct! The New York Times weather, which I read every day because I am a weather freak is treading on EXTREMELY thin ice today, Austin-wise. While the Times is to be applauded for featuring Austin in the little weather highlight du jour (Austin Limits–doesn’t seem to be available online–for shame), the print edition forecast high for the day is 99º. Come on, the Weather Channel has us at 102º! Wait, what’s this, the online version of the Times now has Austin at 102º.
To recap: gut instinct tells KXAN weatherman Shawn Rutherford that it’s going to be more like 105º than 102º. The New York Times is conflicted and everyone at yoga is predicting 107º.
By the way, “much more pleasant weather” means low 90s to upper 80s.
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