AUSTIN, Texas — Although meteorological fall began September 1st, today was the official start of astronomical fall. Couldn't you tell? Monday wasn't exactly "fall-like" with a high of 99 degrees in Austin. Fortunately, we are tracking a bit of heat relief in the form of a cold front, and it will get here on Wednesday.

Ahead of the front, Tuesday is likely to be a degree or two hotter than the day prior. We're now officially forecasting 100 degrees for Austin. The front arrives Wednesday morning in the Hill Country, and looks like it will arrive around midday or so in Austin. As of now, it looks like temperatures will still top out around 90 degrees in Austin ahead of the front, but could fall back down the 80s behind by the mid to late afternoon.

The front will bring a decent chance for

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