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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Original URLs:

• National Weather Service warning
• US heat index map
• Study on extreme heat-related deaths in the US
• NWS Amarillo office heat and thunderstorm warning