West Coast Faces Prolonged Extreme Heat and Wildfire Risks
TL;DR
A severe heat wave is affecting the U.S. West Coast, with temperatures near 100°F, increasing wildfire risks and posing health dangers, especially during the night, prompting warnings for hydration and cooling measures for millions under alerts.
- Millions Along U.S. West Coast Under Heat Wave Alerts. Here’s What to Know Time Magazine
- More than 50 million on alert for dangerous heat ABC News
- Sweltering heat wave brings record-high temperatures, wildfire risks to states across the West CBS News
- FIRST ALERT: Day 4 of Extreme Heat Across the Northwest KPTV
- Heat Wave Continues Through Saturday's Forecast KPIC
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