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Heat wave hits Texas.
Central Texas boils with triple-digit temps as heat wave roasts US. Storms brew.
Published June 14, 2024 at 10:24am by Alexis Simmerman
Heat Wave to Hit Texas, Breaking Records Across US
A dangerous and potentially record-breaking heat wave will spread across much of the central and eastern US.
— National Weather Service
- A deadly heat wave is set to sweep across the US, with temperatures expected to break records.
- The National Weather Service warns of the high risk of heat-related illnesses and recommends effective cooling and adequate hydration.
- With extreme heat claiming 154 lives daily in the US, the stakes are high, and climate change only heightens the risk.
Texas Heat Breakdown:
- Central Texas braces for high temperatures in the ~100°F range, with storms expected early next week.
- The Texas Panhandle experiences strong thunderstorms and moderate heat.
- Lower Rio Grande Valley faces a similar fate, with high temperatures and storms predicted through Monday, easing by midweek.
- Dallas/Fort Worth may see heavy rain but is expected to avoid the brunt of the heat wave.
- Texas will be less affected than areas like the Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic, which face the highest excessive heat risk per the Climate Prediction Center.
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