West Braces for Record-Breaking Triple-Digit Heat Wave
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The western United States is bracing for its first major heat wave of 2024, with temperatures expected to reach 100 to 120 degrees in many areas, particularly in California's interior and the Desert Southwest. Excessive heat warnings and advisories are in effect for about 25 million residents, with record highs anticipated in cities like Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Sacramento. The heat wave, driven by a northward-expanding heat dome, poses significant health risks, especially as people are not yet acclimatized to such extreme temperatures early in the year.
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