00:00A brutal and potentially deadly heat wave is building across the central and eastern
00:04United States, with forecasters warning that 15 states could see record-shattering temperatures
00:10over the next 10 days. The National Weather Service is forecasting temperatures to reach
00:16100 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi,
00:23Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and parts of the Carolinas, heat index values what the temperature
00:28actually feels like could top 115 to 120 degrees in the worst affected areas. This is the kind of
00:36heat that kills. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke can develop within minutes of exposure for vulnerable
00:41Americans. The elderly, children, and outdoor workers face the greatest risk. Hospitals in
00:48Texas and Georgia are already preparing for a surge of heat-related emergency cases. Power grids across
00:54the south are being pushed to their limits as air conditioning demand spikes. Rolling blackouts
01:00are possible in Texas and Georgia if the grid cannot keep up. Prepare now. Hydrate. Stay
01:05indoors and check on your neighbors.
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