The state of Texas is experiencing a severe weather situation, with heavy rainfall causing floods in many areas. The governor has declared a state of disaster in 59 counties, and many roads are closed due to flash flooding. The Texas game warden is rescuing people trapped in fast-moving water.
The heat is also a major concern, with 117 million people under heat alerts. The summer is bringing stifling conditions, with temperatures feeling like triple-digit temperatures across a wide swath of the country. In Massachusetts, dozens of beaches are closed due to elevated bacteria levels in the water. The upper Midwest and Northeast are also dealing with smoke drifting down from hundreds of Canadian wildfires.
The forecast is not looking good, with more rain expected and the heat dome stretching from the plains to the Mid-Atlantic states. However, there is some relief in sight, with a cold front coming down from Canada over the next several days. This will bring temperatures down and provide some relief from the heat. The wildfires are also a concern, with air quality alerts stretching from Minnesota to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states.
