SUMMARY: Texas Democrats fled the state to block Republicans from passing a new U.S. House redistricting map favoring GOP gains. Walkouts, though rare, have been used nationwide as a strategy to deny legislative quorum, sometimes resulting in penalties like fines or bans from office. Previously, Texas Democrats staged walkouts in 2003 and 2021 to oppose voting restrictions and redistricting. Other states like Oregon, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, and Indiana have witnessed similar tactics on issues including abortion rights, labor laws, and union rights. These walkouts, often contentious, reflect deep partisan conflicts over key legislation and political power.

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SUMMARY: South Florida faces a widespread heat advisory from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with feels-like temperatures up to 107°F in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Residents are urged to stay hydrated and wear light, loose clothing. A 30-40% chance of afternoon showers and storms, mainly inland near the sea breeze, may provide some relief from the heat. The Florida Keys remain outside the advisory but will still feel very hot. Additionally, two tropical areas are being monitored in the Atlantic: one near North Carolina has a 50% chance to develop into Tropical Storm Dexter but poses no U.S. threat, while another off Africa has a 30% development chance.

A heat advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday, as “feels-like” temperatures could soar up to 107 degrees for parts of Southeast Florida and the Keys.

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SUMMARY: A low-pressure system called Invest 95L is forming off the Carolinas’ coast, showing strong satellite signs of tropical development and possibly becoming the next named storm, Dexter. This system formed due to a stalled front across northern Florida and Georgia, currently causing flood watches. The front is expected to steer the storm northeast, away from land, posing minimal threat except to boating interests. The National Hurricane Center gives it a 50% chance of developing within two to seven days. Another tropical wave near Africa has a 30% chance of forming, also likely moving safely out to sea.

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