"Unrelenting Heatwave Sweeps Across US, Millions Under Alert"
A record-breaking heatwave is sweeping across the central US, placing approximately 130 million people under heat alerts in 22 states. The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned of potentially deadly conditions, with temperatures exceeding 100F (37.7C) and heat indices reaching as high as 120F (48.8C) in some areas. School closures have been implemented in several states, and the NWS emphasizes the importance of taking the heat seriously to avoid health risks. Meanwhile, tropical depression Harold has caused flooding in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. This heatwave is part of an unprecedented summer of extreme weather events, and experts attribute these occurrences to global warming.
- Record heatwave persists in US as 130 million under alerts in 22 states The Guardian
- Here's How The Heat Is Affecting People In The U.S. | Weather.com The Weather Channel
- Central U.S. Heat Dome Challenges Temperature Records and Forces Cancellations The New York Times
- A short break from the heat in North Texas? It could be coming next week, along with rain Fort Worth Star-Telegram
- Dallas weather: More heat records to fall this week, a slight break is on the way FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
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