Record-Breaking Heatwave , Impacting Over One-Third, of US Population.
'The Guardian' reports that over 100 million Americans have been advised to stay indoors as record-breaking heat sweeps the nation.
By June 15, as many as 107.5 million people,
over a third of all the people in the United States, have been
warned of potentially lethal extreme heat and humidity.
By June 15, as many as 107.5 million people,
over a third of all the people in the United States, have been
warned of potentially lethal extreme heat and humidity.
Experts warn that such extreme
temperatures could soon become the norm
amid the worsening climate crisis.
According to the National Weather Service,
the heatwave spans from
the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes.
According to the National Weather Service,
the heatwave spans from
the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes.
Over 125 million people
have been put under heat alerts,
heat advisories and excessive heat warnings.
This is a day where not only folks
who are susceptible to heat-related
illnesses, but really just about
anybody that’s going to be outside
for an extended period of time
is at risk for heat-related illnesses, Matt Beitscher, National Weather Service meteorologist,
via CNN.
Record-high temperatures were set across the country, especially in the Southwest.
In Las Vegas, temperatures
reached a scorching 109 degrees Fahrenheit,
tying a record set back in 1956.
In Denver, temperatures surpassed 100 degrees Fahrenheit,
tying records for the hottest temperature
and the earliest day to break 100 degrees Fahrenheit. .
In Denver, temperatures surpassed 100 degrees Fahrenheit,
tying records for the hottest temperature
and the earliest day to break 100 degrees Fahrenheit. .
In Phoenix, temperatures have been hovering around
110 degrees Fahrenheit for four consecutive days. .
These are significant temperatures and temperatures that are dangerous to everyone, if you don’t take precautions, Alex Tardy, National Weather Service meteorologist,
via 'The Guardian'