More than 40 million Americans under heat alerts as high temperatures hit South
Severe heat and a severe weather outbreak are hitting the South on Saturday. More than 40 million Americans are under heat alerts as scorching high temperatures continue for Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida. Meanwhile, a multi-day severe weather outbreak is stretching from the plains into the south. Excessive Heat warnings are in effect for major cities like Houston, San Antonio and New Orleans. Children play and cool off at a splash park in downtown Houston, Texas, on June 15, 2023. Xinhua via Newscom The combination of heat and oppressive humidity will lead to heat index values of 110 degrees to 120 degrees on Saturday afternoon. Overnight, low temperatures have been setting records for how warm they are. Houston didn’t drop below 82 degrees on Friday and San Antonio tied a "warmest low temperature" record for the month of June at 80 degrees. MORE: Texas town devastated by tornado, 5 dead across South from severe weather This cumulative heat offers no relief, a...