Heatwave Wreaks Havoc Across Texas and Minnesota

Texas is experiencing an extreme heat wave with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees and heat indexes of up to 120 degrees. The heat is affecting all strata of society, with outdoor workers and older adults being particularly vulnerable. Cities throughout Texas have opened cooling stations in libraries and other public buildings, many of which have served as shelters for homeless residents. Relief agencies have also accelerated their service. The extreme heat and humidity is projected to continue in Texas for much of this week, before it spreads into parts of the Southwest and the lower Mississippi River Valley through the Fourth of July weekend.