Extreme heat expected again at Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die
Summary
The Grand Canyon National Park is expecting extreme heat with temperatures possibly over 110°F (43°C) early next week. Three hikers recently died from heat-related illnesses in the park, and officials are warning visitors to avoid hiking during the hottest parts of the day.Key Facts
- An extreme heat watch is in effect at the Grand Canyon from midday Monday to Tuesday.
- Temperatures could reach or exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) at Phantom Ranch, a low point in the canyon.
- Three hikers aged 67, 68, and 72 died recently from heat-related illnesses on inner canyon trails.
- Hiking the Grand Canyon is especially difficult because temperatures at the bottom can be 20 to 25 degrees hotter than at the rim.
- Officials advise against hiking during the middle of the day when it is hottest.
- A wildfire near Sedona, Arizona, caused evacuations and road closures nearby.
- The region is entering its hottest period before the monsoon rains arrive later in summer.
- Prolonged dry and hot weather is raising fire risks throughout the western U.S.
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