A formidable heat dome is enveloping the southern United States, promising to bring sweltering conditions to seven states, with temperatures in some regions expected to climb beyond 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued extreme heat warnings and advisories affecting over 50 million residents across Arizona, Arkansas, California, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas as of Monday.

Texas is predicted to bear the brunt of this oppressive heat, with cities including Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Lubbock, Odessa, and El Paso set to experience the effects of the massive high-pressure system dominating the Southwest.

Residents in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona; San Diego and Los Angeles, California; Shreveport, Louisiana; and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma are on alert for the potentially lethal combination of intense heat and high humidity, which is expected to persist until at least 8 PM local time today.

The heat warnings in California extend through Wednesday, while in Arizona, the hazardous weather conditions are anticipated to continue until Saturday night. This prolongs the risk of heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke among local populations.

NWS said in a statement: ‘An Extreme Heat Warning means that a period of very hot temperatures, even by local standards, will occur.’

Temperatures in the Phoenix area are expected to reach between 106 and 118 degrees Fahrenheit in the afternoons this week.

In Texas, forecasters are bracing for near-record temperatures that could reach 112F in multiple areas on Monday, affecting roughly 25 million people in that state alone.

NWS described the conditions in Texas on Monday as ‘major’ or ‘extreme’ on their heat risk guidance chart – the two most serious levels on the five-stage alert system.

Extreme describes weather where there will be ‘no overnight relief’ from the heat, and conditions that will affect anyone who does not have air conditioning or fails to hydrate properly while outdoors. 

Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin and Houston have all been listed in the extreme heat zone on Monday.

By Wednesday, the worst of the heat and humidity has been projected to shift west, towards Arizona and Southern California, impacting Phoenix, Tucson and Los Angeles.  

NWS officials urged: ‘Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.’

‘Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes,’ the added in their alert.

The forecasted high on Tuesday (114F) and Wednesday (116F) in Phoenix is expected to break or challenge the city’s single day records, which were set for both days back in 2011.

Multiple heat domes have formed over the US this year, starting unseasonably early in mid-March. Heat domes prevent both hot air and high humidity levels from rising into the atmosphere, acting like a lid over large portions of the US for days at a time.

For those who have to go outside, officials urged Americans to wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing and limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening hours.

The elderly, pregnant women, newborns, young children and those with chronic health problems such as heart disease, obesity or poor blood circulation are said to be at the highest risk from heat-related illnesses.

Signs of heat exhaustion, when the body overheats from prolonged exposure to hot weather, include heavy sweating, fatigue, developing cool, pale, clammy skin and a fast, weak pulse, muscle cramps, dizziness, nausea and headaches.

Heat stroke, which is far more deadly and can develop within 15 minutes in extremely hot conditions, often starts with a throbbing headache, confusion, slurred speech, nausea, dizziness and a fever above 103F.

Sufferers may also develop red, dry, or damp skin, a rapid pulse, and lose consciousness. It turns fatal when the body’s organs begin to fail.

The conditions in the Southwest are expected to exacerbate an already extreme drought throughout the region, which may soon lead to water shortages in several states.

The US Drought Monitor has noted that conditions in northern Texas, western Oklahoma and parts of New Mexico have reached the monitor’s most severe level of drought, called D4 or ‘exceptional drought.’

Large portions of nearby Colorado, Idaho and Oregon have also moved into this most severe drought status – increasing the risk of deadly wildfires throughout the western US this summer. 

This past weekend, the bravery of a young pilot, just 23, was on full display as she executed a controlled ditching of her twin-engine Piper aircraft into the Atlantic waters off Boca Raton, Florida. Despite the intensity of the situation, she humbly credited others in her statement, downplaying her own heroic efforts.

Faith Tenkley expressed her thoughts in a statement to Fox News, saying, “My primary focus during the descent was to ensure the safety of everyone around me. I successfully navigated the aircraft toward open waters, diligently steering clear of nearby buildings, paddleboarders, swimmers, and even those wielding metal detectors.” Her words resonate with her profound sense of responsibility.

The gripping moments of Tenkley’s serene water landing on Saturday morning have gone viral across social media platforms. Bystanders watched with amazement, yet ironically, one man, absorbed in his metal detecting quest on the beach, seemed oblivious to the unfolding drama behind him.

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Tenkley, meanwhile, was dodging buildings and a busy beach while trying to find a safe way to land a crippled aircraft.

“I want to express my deepest gratitude for the concern and support following my unexpected water landing yesterday,” her Sunday statement began. “I am incredibly fortunate and relieved to share that I was able to swim away from this incident.

“After deciding a landing at Boca Raton Airport was not the safest option I continued to the coast.”

Cleared by air traffic control (ATC) to land on a runway, her landing gear was malfunctioning, leaving her concerned about a hard landing with a plane still full of fuel.

“I want to extend my thanks to ATC for being prepared, as well as the lifeguards, firefighters and the police officers whose rapid response and professionalism ensured everyone’s safety – as well as any witnesses who called for help,” her statement concluded. “Thank you all for your kind messages.”

Tenkley, who has been flying for four years, was the only person aboard her family’s twin-engine Piper PA-30 when it developed mechanical trouble Saturday on a flight from Page Field in Fort Myers, Florida, to Bimini in the Bahamas, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

She was flying to the Bahamas to pick up her parents when the trouble began about 15 miles west of Boca Raton. She initially planned to divert to Boca Raton Airport before the plane’s landing gear malfunctioned and its right engine failed.

As she approached the coast, Tenkley guided the disabled plane to the open stretch of water just offshore.

Video captured by a beachgoer shows the aircraft descending low over the busy Boca Raton beach before gently landing on the ocean’s surface. The Piper remained largely intact as Tenkley, wearing a bikini, swam away from the aircraft with the help of a lifeguard who arrived in moments to assist.

A Boca Raton Ocean Rescue fire boat arrived shortly afterward. She was taken to a hospital as a precaution and was not reported injured.

The footage initially prompted confusion online, with some viewers mistakenly believing Tenkley was a surfer helping a male pilot. She had removed a long skirt she was wearing over her bikini to swim to shore, she told Gulf Coast News.

Get ready for an extraordinary journey into a world of reimagined legends. Tomorrow marks the digital release of the highly-anticipated filmed version of Hadestown: The Musical, available for both purchase and rental. Whether you missed seeing this Tony Award-winning sensation live in theaters or on the Broadway stage, there’s no need to wait any longer. Your ticket to experience this captivating production is just a click away.

Celebrated by critics and audiences alike, Hadestown intricately weaves together the timeless Greek myths of Orpheus and Eurydice alongside Hades and Persephone. With enchanting music and lyrics penned by Anaïs Mitchell, and visionary direction from Rachel Chavkin, the musical first emerged off-Broadway at the New York Theater Workshop in 2016. When it graced the Broadway stage in 2019, it garnered an impressive 14 Tony nominations, winning eight prestigious awards, including Best Musical.

In 2025, London’s Lyric Theatre captured the magic of Hadestown across three live performances, featuring original Broadway luminaries such as Reeve Carney, André De Shields, Amber Gray, Eva Noblezada, and Patrick Page. Though the musical’s spell continues to enchant Broadway audiences, not everyone has the means to experience it live. Thankfully, the digital release makes this incredible show accessible to anyone with an internet connection. Stay tuned to learn how and where you can stream Hadestown: The Musical.

Where to watch Hadestown: The Musical movie on streaming:

Starting Tuesday, August 25, at 12 a.m. Eastern Time—or 9 p.m. Pacific Time the previous evening—Hadestown: The Musical will be available on popular platforms like Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home, among others. Prices may vary by platform, but you can expect to pay $24.99 for purchasing the film on Prime Video, while rental is set at $19.99.

For those who prefer a tangible keepsake, Hadestown: The Musical will also be released on DVD and Blu-ray on October 20, 2026. Secure your copy and experience the magic of Hadestown whenever you wish.

Where will Hadestown: The Musical movie be streaming for free on Netflix, Hulu, or Disney Plus?

We don’t know if, or where, the Hadestown: The Musical movie will be streaming on a subscription-based streaming service. The film is being distributed in the U.S. by Crosswalk, a branch of Bleecker Street that specializes in concert films and filmed stage productions.

A previous Crosswalk title, Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience, a concert film, began streaming on Hulu and Disney+ in May, about three months after it opened in theaters. While we have no guarantee that Hadestown will follow the same release pattern, it’s possible that Hadestown will also be on Hulu and Disney+ about three months after opening in theaters, which would be around late October 2026, presumably after the movie hits DVD on October 20.

If you’re new to Hulu, the basic (with ads) price is $11.99/month. If you want to upgrade to Hulu ad-free, it costs $18.99/month.

If you want to stream even more and save a few bucks a month while you’re at it, we recommend subscribing to one of the Disney+ Bundles, all of which include Hulu. These bundles start at $12.99/month for ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu and goes up to $32.99/month for Disney+, Hulu, and Max, all ad-free.

But this is all speculation. Crosswalk does not have an official output deal with any of the streamers, so we don’t know where Hadestown will be streaming, or indeed, if it will ever be streaming on a subscription-based streaming service. If you want to watch Hadestown: The Musical at home, you can buy or rent the film starting tomorrow.