Death Valley could break world heat record
An intense heatwave is forecasted to hit California, potentially breaking world records in Death Valley National Park with temperatures reaching 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooling centers are opened in response.
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An intense heatwave is forecasted to hit California, potentially breaking world records in Death Valley National Park. The region is expected to experience dangerous and life-threatening temperatures, with the possibility of reaching 130 degrees Fahrenheit, a temperature that could set a new world record for the hottest reliably measured on Earth. The current record stands at 134 degrees Fahrenheit, recorded in July 1913 in Furnace Creek. The extreme heat is attributed to a ridge of high pressure building across California and the West, affecting not only Death Valley but also areas in California's Central Valley, western Oregon, and western Nevada. The heatwave is expected to last for several days, with temperatures soaring above 110 degrees in many areas. Cooling centers have been opened in response to the heat advisory issued for Southern California. The situation is being closely monitored by the National Weather Service and other meteorological organizations.
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