Austin's oppressive summer heat is back. The earlier-than-usual wave of triple-digit temperatures prompted the city to open up cooling centers this week.

KXAN's Jala Washington spoke with Austin FC president Andy Loughnane about what the club is doing to help keep fans comfortable for Wednesday's game in an unseasonable early heat wave. Read more:

Record-breaking Texas heat threatens millions as forecasts predict nationwide temperature extremes through summer. Learn the risks and how climate changes

A brutal and record-early heat wave is baking Texas this week — bringing the triple-digit temperatures typical of July to the middle of May. The sudden heat spike, which was made more likely by

As the Earth warms, Austin has been experiencing hotter temperatures earlier in the year. A heat wave this week could break the record for hottest day recorded in the month of May.

Temperatures of up to 110 degrees are triggering a heat advisory in Austin, San Antonio, Eagle Pass and Dell Rio starting on Tuesday, May 13.

Texas is bracing for a relentless and potentially historic heat wave this week, with dangerously high temperatures expected statewide.

Central Texas is dealing with a heat wave, causing temperatures to soar into triple-digits. An Austin cardiologist spoke about what you can do to take care of your body and heart this summer.

Electricity demand is expected to set an all-time May record this week, according to forecasts from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.

Wednesday is shaping up to be the hottest day of the week. The current forecast calls for a high of 105 degrees in Austin, which would mark the hottest May temperature ever recorded in the city. Some spots in the Hill Country could reach as high as 110 degrees.