"Record-Breaking Heat Wave to Scorch Western U.S. and Texas"

This week, parts of southern Texas, California, and the desert Southwest are under heat alerts with temperatures expected to soar past 100 degrees Fahrenheit, affecting around 22 million people. Texas faces extreme heat and severe storms, including large hailstones. The West will see record highs, with Las Vegas potentially hitting 110 degrees. Wildfire concerns remain high in California despite no current fire alerts. Severe weather, including large hail, is also expected in parts of Oklahoma, Texas, and the southern Plains.