Grand Canyon on ‘extreme heat’ watch, with temperatures set to soar
Summary
The US National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch for lower parts of the Grand Canyon, with temperatures expected to go above 100°F (37.7°C) and possibly reach 112°F (44.4°C). Recently, several hikers have died from heat-related illnesses in the park, leading officials to warn people to avoid hiking during the hottest hours.Key Facts
- The extreme heat watch is effective from 10 a.m. Monday to 7 p.m. Tuesday local time.
- Temperatures below 4,000 feet in the Grand Canyon may reach between 97°F (36.1°C) and 111°F (43.8°C).
- Three hikers aged 67 to 72 died in June from heat-related illnesses along trails in the Inner Canyon.
- Officials advise against hiking or physical activity between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., warning of dangerous heat risks.
- The National Park Service said summer heat in the Inner Canyon can quickly overwhelm hikers.
- other areas in the western US, including parts of Arizona, Oregon, California, Texas, Alaska, Florida, Puerto Rico, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, also face heat advisories or watches.
- Evacuation orders are in place near Sedona, Arizona, due to a wildfire called the Pocket fire.
- The US is co-hosting the FIFA World Cup, and some matches were played under severe heat conditions.
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