An extreme early-summer heat wave is set to reach its peak this Thursday across much of the western United States, leaving millions of residents scrambling to handle the sudden spike in temperatures.
Las Vegas is currently enduring blistering heat, with temperatures soaring to 44 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the Death Valley desert is bracing for a mercury surge past 49 degrees Celsius, courtesy of a relentless high-pressure weather system hemming in the region.
\"Widespread high and low temperature records are likely to be tied or broken between California, Nevada and Arizona today,\" stated a bulletin from the National Weather Service, highlighting the severity of the situation.
Experts caution that these unseasonably scorching temperatures could be a harbinger of a punishing summer ahead. In Las Vegas, dangerously high temperatures have been persistently running 10-15 degrees above average, prompting authorities to extend an excessive heat advisory through Saturday.
Residents are being urged to take necessary precautions to stay safe amidst the extreme heat, including staying hydrated, avoiding outdoor activities during peak hours, and checking on vulnerable neighbors.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
