By Christina McSoulis
(CNN) — Arizonas have endured Scorching temperatures persist for more than two weeks And the heat wave is getting hotter, and a severe heat wave is starting to occur heading into the weekend.
Temperatures in Phoenix hit 110 degrees Fahrenheit every day this month. The city hit a high of 111 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, making it the third longest-running record for the city of Phoenix to record temperatures above at least 110 degrees Celsius, the paper reported. National Weather Service. The longest streak was 18 days, set in 1974.
Meteorologists expect a hot weekend record-breaking, reaching a staggering 119 degrees in some parts. “The Southwest is often the hottest in the country during the summer, but this is not a typical summer heatwave,” said CNN meteorologist Taylor Ward. “The next few days will see temperatures in the top 10 ever recorded in many places.
“Heat stress can occur quickly for people who are outdoors, so this kind of heat needs to be taken seriously.”
Dangerous temperatures continue as in the rest of the region World’s steepest climate record In the midst of a crisis that is rapidly heating the planet. Scientists warn that 2023 will be more likely. The hottest year on record on Earth.
Over the next week, nearly 70% of all Americans will experience temperatures above 90 degrees Celsius, and more than 55 million people will experience temperatures above 100 degrees Celsius.
Arizona has extreme heat warnings for much of the state, including Maricopa County, the state capital.
And the sweltering heat there will not only get worse, it will spread further west into California and Nevada, where some places will match all-time record highs by the end of the week. Or it is expected to be updated. weather forecast center.
Las Vegas National Weather Service: Dangerous heat is coming Said Tuesday. “Temperatures later this week could challenge daily and all-time records, with little or no overnight cooling.”
Higher temperatures continue in the eastern plains, the lower Mississippi Valley, and parts of the Southeast, with heat and humidity likely to make it feel like 115 degrees Celsius or more this week, the Prediction Center said.
The Prediction Center warned that “severe heat is likely to continue for some time, so it is imperative that people take action to limit their exposure to this heat.”
In Yavapai County, Arizona, authorities found a “severely dehydrated” monk who went missing Saturday night after not returning from a walk. According to a Facebook post From the sheriff’s office.
The monk was found about 20 to 40 miles from the temple where he began his walk the next day and was examined by medical professionals who found him to be dehydrated. Said.
State Public Security Bureau urged Residents of Arizona make sure to stock up on water and sunscreen in their cars, and make sure they have a charged cell phone and enough gas in the dangerous heat.
CNN wire
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