"Scorching Heat Wave Sets Record Temperatures in Dallas, Sweeping Across the US"

Record-setting temperatures are forecasted in Dallas, Texas, as a scorching heat wave continues to bake the United States. Highs of 109 degrees Fahrenheit (42.8 degrees Celsius) on Saturday and 110 F (43.3 C) on Sunday would break previous records set in 2011. This heat wave is part of a pattern of extreme weather events that scientists have long warned will become more frequent and prolonged due to climate change. The entire globe has experienced record heat in June and July, while wildfires, floods, and droughts have caused problems worldwide. The heat wave is also affecting other states, including Oklahoma, Kansas, and Louisiana, with excessive heat warnings in place.