A scorching heat wave has engulfed the United States, shattering previous temperature records and posing serious health risks to millions of people. The West Coast, in particular, has been hit hard by the extreme heat, with Death Valley experiencing dangerous temperatures that tragically claimed the life of a motorcyclist.
Excessive heat warnings were issued for approximately 36 million individuals, with numerous locations in the West and Pacific Northwest either tying or surpassing previous heat records. Northern California saw temperatures soar above 110 degrees, with Redding reaching a record-breaking 119 degrees. Phoenix also set a new daily record with a low temperature of 92 degrees.
