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weather-news29 days ago•48 min saved

Heat dome blankets U.S. as 42 million face heat alerts, temps surge to 119°F

More than 42 million people are under heat alerts across the U.S. as a westward-shifting heat dome drives temperatures to as high as 119°F near Tecopa, California. The National Weather Service warns of dangerous heat across the Southwest through the weekend, with heat indices around 120°F in parts of the desert Southwest and Gulf Coast. About 2 million people are at the highest risk and 24 million at major risk, with health guidance urging hydration, cooling, and limited outdoor activity. Relief is expected by week’s end as a cold front lowers highs by 10–20 degrees.

via Yahoo|

#extreme-heat #heat-dome #heat-risk

health1 year ago•5 min saved

Medications That Raise Heat-Related Health Risks

Certain medications, including beta blockers, diuretics, and antidepressants, can impair the body's ability to regulate heat, increasing the risk of overheating during heatwaves. Patients are advised to take precautions such as staying cool, hydrated, and avoiding excessive heat exposure, without discontinuing their medications. Ongoing research aims to better understand the combined effects of multiple drugs and climate change on heat-related health risks.

via NPR|

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weather3 years ago•1 min saved

Scorching Heatwave Sweeps Across the Nation, Puts Millions on Alert

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for the interior Bay Area and Central Coast, with temperatures expected to rise higher than initially forecast. Inland highs could reach up to 110 degrees by Saturday, posing a moderate to major heat risk. The dry heat also increases the danger of fires inland. Cooler temperatures are expected on Monday, but relief can be found on the coast with temperatures in the mid-60s to low-70s.

via CBS San Francisco|

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weather3 years ago•1 min saved

"Scorching Heatwave Sweeps Across Southern Nevada and Beyond"

Southern Nevada, including Las Vegas, is under an excessive heat warning until Monday night, with temperatures expected to reach up to 125 degrees in Death Valley and 112 degrees in Las Vegas. The National Weather Service warns of major heat risk and advises caution for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Cooling stations have been set up, but experts note that warm overnight temperatures will provide little relief from the extreme daytime heat.

via KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas|

#excessive-heat-warning #heat-risk #national-weather-service

weather3 years ago•7 min saved

Heatwave Alert: Northern California and Bay Area Brace for High Temperatures

A warm ridge of high pressure is forecast to raise above-average temperatures across California on Wednesday and Thursday, leading to an elevated heat risk in parts of the Bay Area. The National Weather Service predicts a moderate heat risk for inland cities like Sacramento, Fairfield, Concord, and San Jose on Thursday and Friday, with temperatures expected to reach the upper 80s to lower 90s away from the coast, and mid-90s possible around Sacramento. A few cities in the Central Valley could reach 100, leading to heat stress for sensitive populations. San Francisco, Oakland, and most of the coast will be spared from the worst of this week's warmup.

via San Francisco Chronicle|

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