Heat wave expected to reach parts of Texas, millions at risk for severe weather
Severe weather is possible for 16 million Americans across the Southern U.S. from Texas to South Carolina on Tuesday. Severe weather is possible for 16 million Americans across the Southern U.S. from Texas to South Carolina on Tuesday. A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for parts of eastern Texas and northern Louisiana-- from Tyler, Texas to Shreveport, Louisiana, through 6 p.m., local time on Tuesday -- mainly for large hail and strong winds, according to experts. Areas from Jackson, Mississippi, to Dothan, Alabama, are facing the highest threat of very large hail and damaging winds, with a low chance of tornadoes in the area, according to meteorologists. MORE: Video Severe weather to hit most of the country Meteorologists said the stationary front will bring another round of severe storms from Louisiana to Georgia. In addition to severe weather , temperatures are expected to hit triple digits in Texas this week, as a heat wave envelops part of the state. A heat advisory has bee...