The United States is in the era of boiling. Over 130 million people are battling this silent killer: temperatures exceeding 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Heatwave advisories and warnings are spreading over the country.
National Weather Service (NWS) noted that “potentially historic” heatwaves threaten around 130 million people across the United States.
The report mentioned that dozens of wildfires have occurred, excluding the passing of previous heat records. The U.S. National Weather Service analyzed that temperatures could rise to 100 degrees Fahrenheit in many areas.
The NWS analyzed this heatwave as “potentially historic, likely to intensify enough to be recorded.”
They issued a heatwave advisory to 133 million people last Saturday. Temperatures in the western U.S. were 15 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit above average, and even three-digit heatwaves are forecasted to continue during the upcoming week.
Jacob Asherman, a meteorologist with the NWS, predicted, “This heatwave, a combination of stifling heat and humidity, could cause temperatures to soar above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the Pacific Northwest, mid-Atlantic, and northeastern regions.”
Last Friday, records were broken in at least four cities in Oregon. In Medford, where the highest temperature was 102 degrees Fahrenheit in 1926, temperatures soared to 109 degrees Fahrenheit.
Las Vegas recorded its highest daily temperature of 115 degrees Fahrenheit last Saturday. The public was warned to be extremely careful not to leave children or pets in vehicles in the severe heat, as there have been many cases of children and pets left unattended in cars in high temperatures in the U.S.
The NWS also mentioned wildfires as another threat due to their high potential for spreading when intense heat meets wind. California has been under a wildfire danger signal warning since more than 24 wildfires have occurred. The largest of these wildfires burned over 24,000 acres in the state’s central region.
An NWS official advised regarding the heatwave, “Drink plenty of water, stay in air-conditioned rooms, avoid sunlight, and check on relatives and neighbors. Never leave children and pets alone in a vehicle under any circumstances.”
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