00:00A dangerous heat wave is building across the south-central United States.
00:04It is set to peak over Memorial Day weekend, affecting 12 states and millions of Americans.
00:10Temperatures are forecast to hit 105 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit across parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama
00:22over the coming days.
00:23The National Weather Service has already issued excessive heat warnings for major urban centers, including Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and
00:33New Orleans.
00:34Heat is the number one weather killer in the United States.
00:37It is more deadly than tornadoes, hurricanes, or floods combined.
00:42For the elderly, young children, and those without air conditioning, temperatures at this level can become life-threatening in under
00:50two hours.
00:50Power grids across Texas and the south are expected to face record demand.
00:56ERCOT is already warning of possible strain.
00:59Drink water constantly.
01:01Check on your neighbors.
01:03Never leave children or pets in a parked car.
01:05This heat wave is arriving early.
01:08Experts warn the summer of 2026 is on track to be the hottest on record.
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