"Record-Breaking Heat Wave to Scorch Western U.S. This Week"

This week, parts of southern Texas, California, and the desert Southwest are experiencing significant heat, with temperatures potentially reaching record highs and feeling as hot as 115 degrees due to high humidity. Around 22 million people are under heat alerts, and severe storms with large hailstones have been reported in Texas. The West will see its hottest days from Tuesday to Friday, with cities like Las Vegas and Phoenix expected to break temperature records. Wildfire concerns remain high in California despite no current fire alerts.