The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, has issued heat advisories through Saturday as a dangerous heat wave persists in the region.
Officials advise residents to stay in air-conditioned environments, stay hydrated, and monitor vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and pets.
The heat wave is expected to remain in effect through the Fourth of July, with temperatures posing health risks if proper precautions are not taken, according to the weather service.
Residents are encouraged to heed heat advisories and look out for signs of heat-related illnesses during this period.
