Misery continues as record high heat soars, worsening the Western drought

Summary by Gwinnett Daily Post

All-time records are in jeopardy this week as a dangerous heat wave bakes much of the Western United States, an area already begging for moisture due to exceptional drought.

12 months ago·Phoenix, United States

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Yahoo News

Dangerous heat wave hits the West: Latest forecast

A dangerous heat wave is spreading across the West from California to Utah. Temperatures are forecast to reach 105 degrees in Salt Lake City, 118 degrees in Phoenix and a scorching 123 degrees in Needles, California by Tuesday. If Salt Lake City does reach 105 degrees, it will tie the all-time record for June.

12 months ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Guardian

Dangerous heatwave grips US south-west as temperatures hit 120F in some areas

California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah face extreme heat, worsening drought and raising risk of wildfiresDangerously hot temperatures across the US south-west will continue to climb this week, reaching higher than 120F (49C) in some areas, exacerbating the region’s already-dire drought conditions and increasing the risk of new fire ignitions.Extreme heat will be felt across much of Utah, along with southern and central California, Nevada, and Ariz…

12 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Doctors warn of burns from asphalt as heat wave hits US West

Doctors who work in Arizona and Nevada burn centers are warning of injuries from contact with super-heated roadways and other surfaces as the first extreme heat wave of the year extends across the U.S. West

12 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Doctors warn of burns from asphalt as heat wave hits US West

Doctors who work in Arizona and Nevada burn centers are warning of injuries from contact with super-heated roadways and other surfaces as the first extreme heat wave of the year makes its way across the U.S. West

12 months ago·United States

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