A dangerous heat wave is affecting nearly 200 million Americans this week as some regions deal with record-breaking heat across the country. There are 35 states under heat advisories and some health officials are warning residents to stay inside to stay safe from the scorching hot temperatures.
Residents in the Pacific Northwest will likely face triple-digit temperatures this week following a deadly heat wave that was blamed for 63 deaths in June, according to the National Weather Service. In Washington state, there were more than hospitalizations 1,300 caused by the heat, officials said.
"Yes, it's summer, but this type of heat can kill. Avoid strenuous activity during the midday, and bring along extra hydration, even if just going about normal business," the weather service tweeted Wednesday.
From the Guardian:
Today Bellingham hit a new all time high for the city of 98F.
Things here are so dry after 58 days with only 0.01 inches of rain, that a small brushfire broke out 0.2 miles up the highway yesterday. Our volunteer Fire Department was making sure it out as I returned home. Today it has been smoky all day. I walked up the highway to see the newly scorched patch of earth. We were vary lucky it wasn’t too windy. I reduced the fuel next to my home in June.
Of course the heat doesn’t just impact humans.
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So what’s the situation in your locale?