The Texas-Mexico border is scorching under a record-setting heat wave, with temperatures soaring past 100 degrees, making it Earth's hottest spot today.

During extreme heat events, the NWS emphasizes the importance of cool temperatures and checking on family and neighbors to ensure others remain well.

The weather later this week will give Ohioans the chance to test out their air conditioners. Here's how hot it will get when the heat wave sets in.

Some claim that keeping your garage door cracked keeps your home cooler. Here's what experts say about the popular tip and how to stay cool this year.

Heat-related illnesses and deaths are preventable. Here's what you need to know about prevention, plus symptoms and treatment plans.

Electricity demand is expected to set an all-time May record this week, according to forecasts from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.

As the Earth warms, Austin has been experiencing hotter temperatures earlier in the year. A heat wave this week could break the record for hottest day recorded in the month of May.

Corpus Christi is sweltering under an early heat wave, nearing record highs. Officials warn it’s a sign of worsening weather as hurricane season approaches.