Kern County, United States facing record-breaking temperatures
Two local health officials say it's important to be diligent and stay safe in the heat.
and last updated 2021-07-12 21:50:16-04
KERN COUNTY, Calif. (KERO) â It's hot in Kern County and across much of the United States people are seeing record-breaking temperatures.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says last month was the hottest June on record in the U.S. The average temperature was about 72 degrees, which is four degrees higher than normal.
Officials say eight states, including Arizona, California, and Nevada also saw their hottest June on record. In Kern County, we're in our fourth official heatwave of the year