Oppressive heat waves across Texas and Louisiana have killed 13 people this week, while Mississippi and Tennesse expect triple-digit temperatures within the next few days.
California, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah are all facing extremely dry, windy conditions that have prompted an 'excessive' or 'high' heat warning from the National Weather Service. There are also fire warnings in many of these areas.
Health and weather organizations are urging individuals in these areas to stay home as much as possible or to get to an air-conditioned area when accessible and to check on elderly friends and relatives during this time.
