An unusually early heat wave is baking Texas with temperatures surging past 100 degrees Fahrenheit in multiple cities. San Antonio recorded 103 degrees on Monday, shattering the previous April 14 record by six degrees. Austin, Dallas, and Houston also set or tied daily records.
ERCOT, the state's power grid operator, issued a conservation appeal as electricity demand soared from air conditioning usage. Officials are particularly concerned about vulnerable populations, including the elderly and outdoor workers, who face elevated heat-related health risks during this unseasonable event.
