A heat wave blanketing the southern United States broke records in Texas as residents hunkered down to endure several more days of triple-digit temperatures that in recent weeks have caused at least nine deaths.
“Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses,” cautioned the National Weather Service, “particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.”
Instigating the heat has been a stagnant ridge of high pressure parked over Texas. That “heat dome” brought hot, sinking air while deflecting storm systems around it to the north. The uninterrupted sunshine helped temperatures spike by 8 degrees to 18 degrees above average.
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