US South Facing Above Average , Triple-Digit Temperatures .
NBC reports that parts of the southern United States have been enduring a days-long heat event, with temperatures surpassing 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
High temperatures, combined with increased humidity, have caused the heat index to feel more like 110 to 120 degrees.
On June 19, Houston, Texas registered its first 100-degree day of the year about one month earlier than the average.
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On June 20, heat advisories remained in effect for 32 million people across parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and New Mexico.
On June 20, heat advisories remained in effect for 32 million people across parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and New Mexico.
NBC reports that some areas are forecast to experience a heat index in excess of 120 degrees.
According to the Weather Prediction Center, , “just under 30 million people will experience at least 3 hours of a Heat Index of at least 105 degrees.”.
Areas included in the advisory include the large metro areas of Austin, Dallas, Oklahoma City and San Antonio.
Areas included in the advisory include the large metro areas of Austin, Dallas, Oklahoma City and San Antonio.
June 20 is expected to be the hottest day of the week for many in the region, with temperatures expected to be 10 to 15 degrees above the average for this time of year.
NBC reports that ongoing highs have been forecast to surpass the century mark.
This is likely to cause cities like Abilene, Austin, Houston and Corpus Christi to hit daily record high temperatures later this week.
