"Heat Dome Brings Triple-Digit Temperatures and Fire Risks to the West"
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An early-season heat wave is set to hit California and Arizona, with temperatures expected to reach up to 113 degrees Fahrenheit in Phoenix and 108 in California's Central Valley. The National Weather Service warns of increased fire risks, as evidenced by the recent Corral Fire near Tracy, California. The heat wave, driven by a high-pressure ridge, could have significant impacts as people are not yet acclimated to such high temperatures. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts 2024 could be one of the warmest years on record, with heat being a leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S.
- Triple-digit temperatures to hit parts of California and Arizona this week NBC News
- Dangerous Heat Dome To Scorch West With Record Highs - Videos from The Weather Channel The Weather Channel
- Excessive Heat Expected in California With Arrival of Heat Dome The New York Times
- These cooling centers in the Sacramento region will be open this week KCRA Sacramento
- A heat dome will send temperatures into the triple-digits across the West as fires burn CNN
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