Temperatures forecast to reach up to 117 degrees in western heat wave
Summary
A heat wave is causing very high temperatures in the western United States, with some places reaching up to 117 degrees Fahrenheit. The extreme heat is expected to continue through the week and affect several states beyond the West, including parts of the Southeast.Key Facts
- Some desert communities in the western U.S. could see temperatures as high as 117 degrees.
- The hottest temperatures are expected in southern California’s Coachella Valley, especially Palm Springs.
- Phoenix, Arizona, has experienced temperatures over 110 degrees for several days and may stay that hot into next week.
- The National Weather Service has issued heat warnings and advisories for millions of people in the Southwest and Southeast.
- There have been 18 heat-related deaths in Phoenix this year, more than triple the number from last year.
- Emergency responders in Phoenix have treated multiple heat stroke cases and use a cold water immersion method to quickly cool patients.
- Fire weather alerts are in place because dry conditions and lightning increase the risk of wildfires.
- The Southeast states like the Carolinas and Georgia could see heat indices (temperature combined with humidity) reaching 113 to 116 degrees.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
