California wildfire advances as heat wave blankets US West
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Firefighters struggled to contain an exploding Northern California wildfire under blazing temperatures as another heat wave hits the U.S. West this weekend, prompting an excessive heat warning for inland and desert areas.
On Friday, Death Valley National Park in California recorded a staggering high of 130 degrees Fahrenheit (54 Celsius) and could reach the same high on Saturday. If verified, the 130-degree reading would be the hottest high recorded there since July 1913, when the same Furnace Creek desert area hit 134 F (57 C), considered the highest reliably measured temperature on Earth.
Statewide Flex Alert Issued as Heat, Wildfire in Oregon Strain Grid Brenda Gregorio-Nieto
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The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has issued an urgent call to conserve energy on Monday as extreme temperatures and a wildfire in Oregon strains the electric grid.
The statewide alert will be in effect from 4 to 9 p.m. on Monday.
The heat that is sending energy consumption soaring combined with the growing wildfire in southern Oregon is creating unreliability in the state s power system, the ISO said. The Bootleg Fire has burned 150,000 acres and is 0% contained.
Statewide Flex Alert Issued in California Due to Wildfires
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
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Yes, there is relief from the heat in our forecast.
Following this weekend s heat wave, some slightly cooler temperatures on the way for the interior areas of Southern California. First, we have to get through Monday.
While meteorologists expect temperatures to drop in the coming days, they warned to prepare for heat in the beginning of the week, especially in the Antelope Valley.
Here s an update of the temps we are currently seeing. Luckily the hot spots will start cooling down after today. Enjoy it while it lasts because we are looking at more heat starting this weekend. #socal#CAheat#temperatures#CAwxpic.twitter.com/wVlbuC1TVm NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) July 12, 2021
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