Tuesday forecast shows brutal temperatures to Texas, California, Arizona, Nevada
The first rounds of dangerous heat have arrived this summer. Millions of Americans will endure extreme heat throughout California and Texas on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Excessive heat warnings, excessive heat watches and heat advisories have been issued across both states and the desert Southwest. Extreme heats will impact the Great Basin and Intermountain West toward the end of this week continuing into next week. The Lower Rio Grande Valley can expect record-breaking temperatures and dangerous heat indices through Wednesday. The heat index could reach 117 degrees in the valley, while Corpus Christi can expect a heat index of 111 degrees on Tuesday.