Dangerous, record-breaking heat expected to continue spreading across U.S.
The National Weather Service said record-breaking temperatures can be expected throughout the weekend.
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The National Weather Service said record-breaking temperatures can be expected throughout the weekend.
Eugene Gates Jr. collapsed last year while delivering mail on a day when the heat index reached 113 degrees. A year later, his widow worries that it will happen again if something doesn't change.
MedStar says the biggest thing to stay safe this summer is to know the signs of heat-related illnesses. If you feel dizzy or incoherent call 911. Medics also advise people to hydrate often, because dehydration can sneak up on you days later.
Reliant Energy donated nearly 100 cooling devices, including window AC units and evaporative cooling fans, available by request.
More than 20 million people were under weather advisories for extreme heat as forecasts predicted another week of soaring temperatures.
Powerful storms left a trail of devastation in their wake after spawning possible tornadoes in parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas overnight.
"If you see monkeys that are weak... please try to hoist a bucket of water by rope for them to drink," a wildlife preservation group said.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
The good news is temperatures are expected to cool down soon.
In a survey last month, nearly one quarter of Texas businesses said this summer's heat has negatively impacted their revenue and production.
The heat is continuing to take a dangerous toll on North Texans.
Of the 14 people who died from heat-related causes since July, nine people were in homes without working air conditioning or where the AC was turned off.
UPS driver Christopher Begley, 57, died after working in the heat on Aug. 23.
It's against the law to abandon animals in Texas but that hasn't prevented people from ditching their pets outside the Humane Society of North Texas.
All of us doing a little bit goes a long way into a better future.
With no rain in sight, we will see more record-breaking temperatures and a high fire risk in North Texas.
Officials with Fort Worth ISD say air conditioning at several schools were impacted by construction crews damaging a cable connected to the district's central controls.
The Dallas County Medical Examiner confirmed three heat-related deaths that occurred over the last three months. However, 36 other suspected cases remain under investigation.
Here are some places offering air conditioning and shade.
Having heart disease or high blood pressure already stresses the heart, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Being overweight or obese is also a risk factor since excess weight causes the body to retain more heat.
You may get even hotter when you see your power bill after more than two weeks of triple-digit temperatures.
The price hikes come as demand for electricity in the Lone Star State has soared in recent weeks.
Temperature records have been breaking all over, as our Earth registers some of the hottest periods ever measured. Experts say it's the "new normal."
High heat can be a major hit to productivity, which in turn can be a major hit to the economy.
What exactly does heat do to the body?
