Nearly 100 million Americans are under some sort of heat advisory on Friday as a massive heat wave continues to dominate the weather in the U.S.
Among the areas under a heat advisory on Friday is Dallas, where officials confirmed that a man in his 60s died this week from a heat-related illness. The man had no known preexisting medical conditions, the Dallas County Health and Human Services said.
“We are very saddened to report our first confirmed heat-related death this season,” said Dr. Philip Huang, director of Dallas County Health and Human Services. “As high temperatures continue to impact North Texas, DCHHS urges residents to take this tragic incident as a reminder to prioritize heat safety and protect themselves and others—especially older adults, children, and individuals with chronic health conditions.”…