Another week of heat ahead for millions across the U.S.

About 70 million people remained under heat alerts Monday afternoon after a record-breaking weekend of warmth across much of the U.S.

About 70 million people remained under heat alerts Monday afternoon after a record-breaking weekend of warmth across much of the U.S. South.

The National Weather Service said it expects dangerously hot daytime temperatures expanding from the desert Southwest into Texas and extending eastward along the Gulf Coast into parts of the Southeast and Florida on Monday and into Tuesday.

In cities like Phoenix, New Orleans, Miami, Houston and El Paso, Texas, the temperatures for Monday into Tuesday are forecast at 5 to 15 degrees above average, with daily highs expected to reach into the 90s and the 100s. Temperatures that feel more like 105 to 115 are possible across the South in areas with high humidity.

Millions under heat alerts in U.S. as temperatures riseAug. 7, 202303:09The National Weather Service has forecast some relief from the heat in parts of the Southwest and the Southeast as the week continues. But in cities across the southern Plains, concentrated in New Mexico, Texas and Louisiana, the extreme heat is expected to continue throughout the week.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, will have its 10th consecutive day at or above 100 after it officially broke its streak set in 1921 on Sunday, and nearby New Orleans is expected to continue breaking daily record highs this week, with temperatures just below 100.  

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