Deadly Heat Wave Sweeps Southern US, Claiming Lives and Hospitalizing Many

At least a dozen people have died from heat-related causes in Texas and Louisiana as a heat dome brings extreme temperatures to the southern US. The deaths occurred in Webb County, Texas, with victims ranging in age from 60 to 80. Hundreds of other residents have been sent to emergency rooms, breaking previous records. The heatwave is the result of a heat dome, a rare weather phenomenon caused by high pressure being trapped due to wind patterns. The current heatwave is expected to continue spreading, prompting warnings from health officials to limit outdoor activities and stay in air-conditioned areas. Heatwaves have become more intense and longer-lasting due to climate change.