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Kathy Campitelli of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service discusses signs of a pet potentially suffering heat stroke, and various treatment methods.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes areas of the Northern Rocky Mountains and Plains that experienced freezing temperature early this week, even with extreme heat covering much of the country.

Much of the nation should continue feeling the extreme heat and humidity associated with a heat wave. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

As nationwide temperatures remain extremely hot, the need to keep pet cools increases in importance. (Rod Bain and Kathy Campitelli of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at current extreme heat events over corn and soybean growing areas, and what impacts may have occurred.

What are some concerns about and signs of heat stress that pet owners should pay attention to? (Rod Bain and Kathy Campitelli of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains how current extreme heat can lead to above normal overnight low temperatures in affected areas.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses a plume of moisture bringing heavy rainfall and potential active weather from the Desert Southwest to the Northeast later in the week.

The extreme heat wave across the nation means not just raised temperatures but raised concerns about crop and livestock conditions as well. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The Desert Southwest monsoon season appears to be starting early and could be part of a system bringing moisture well beyond the region to other parts of the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)