Dangerous Storms and Widespread Power Outages Sweep Southern U.S. Amid Record-Breaking Heat Wave

Multiple tornadoes touched down in Mississippi overnight, leaving one dead and nearly two dozen injured.
Nearly 500,000 customers across several southern states lost power due to the severe weather.
Triple-digit temperatures are expected to continue baking Texas, Louisiana, and parts of the Gulf Coast, exacerbating the dangerous conditions.
Some areas of Texas could see heat indices approaching 120 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
More strong storms are possible for over 50 million people today, especially across the Southeast.