A relentless heat wave has been scorching the southwestern United States this weekend, shattering previous temperature records and leaving millions under heat advisories.
This intense heatwave marks the first major one of the year, persisting over the region for several days. Some areas are experiencing their hottest days ever recorded this year, highlighting the severity of the situation.
While western states may find some respite on Saturday, the scorching temperatures are expected to shift eastward next week. This movement brings threats of heavy rain and thunderstorms to the south-central states, signaling a transition in the weather pattern.
\"Hot temperature shift from the West/Southwest to the Plains next week as downstream heavy convective rainfall threats affect the south-central states and from the Gulf of Mexico into Florida,\" stated the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) on Saturday.
Residents are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions as the heatwave continues to impact daily life and weather conditions evolve across the region.
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Heat wave scorches U.S. southwest, leaving millions under alerts
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