‘Potentially Historic’ Heat Wave Building Across the US West Coast, With No Relief Soon

Published on July 5, 2024

A long-lasting, severe heat wave is building up across the West Coast, according to federal weather forecasters on Friday. Temperatures are expected to reach well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit for many locations on Friday and Saturday. In some places, the temperatures could reach 110 degrees F or greater, and in the desert southwest region, highs of 120 degrees may be possible, say federal forecasters with the National Weather Service in its most recent bulletin. California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Arizona are bracing for potential wildfires, opening cooling centers and warning residents to stay indoors and keep hydrated as the unrelenting heat wave delivers sweltering temperatures well into the 100s and 110s—with highs in the 120s possible in the Desert Southwest....

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