Heat Wave Grips South and Midwest | Lubbock News

A brutal heat wave is locking down the central and southern U.S., with temperatures soaring into the 90s and even low hundreds, made unbearable by sticky humidity. Forecasters warn this isn’t a short-lived spike—it’s sticking around through the weekend and into next week, fueled by a stubborn high-pressure system that’s refusing to budge. The National Weather Service labels it “unrelenting and intense,” with major to extreme heat risks across the Plains and Mississippi Valley. Nights won’t offer relief either, staying in the 70s—leaving bodies without a chance to cool down, dramatically increasing heat illness risks. Meanwhile, the West stays cooler with possible rain, while eastern Texas braces for flash flooding from a tropical depression’s remnants. A storm brewing in the north could bring thunderstorms and even severe weather to the Rockies and Upper Midwest late this weekend. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/94f0351a751dacac