Wildfires are tearing through Spain and Portugal, torching a record expanse of countryside. Fanned by an unrelenting heatwave and months of drought, the flames have forced hurried evacuations and left firefighters racing to protect threatened towns.

As the holiday weekend approaches, residents should prepare for soaring temperatures and the possibility of severe storms that could disrupt outdoor festivities. With highs climbing into the 90s and feels-like values near 100, the unofficial start to summer brings both warmth and warnings.

Festival-goers at Coachella are bracing for a sizzling weekend as temperatures soar into the triple digits. As the renowned music festival kicks off, attendees prepare to face intense heat.