Heat Wave Bringing Record-Breaking Temps, Heightened Wildfire Risk to Parts of Western US
Forecasters said overnight lows in the upper 80s to low 90s will prevent recovery as red flag warnings spread across dry Western states.
- On Saturday, a dangerous heat wave gripped the Western U.S., with a high-pressure heat dome trapping intense temperatures from Arizona to Montana. Las Vegas was forecast to reach 115F , Phoenix 116F , and El Centro, California, a record-breaking 118F .
- Experts attribute intense conditions to a potent El Nino, expected among the strongest since 1950, compounded by climate change from burning fossil fuels. These factors drive more frequent, prolonged heat waves leading to severe droughts and larger wildfires.
- Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency Saturday, banning outdoor burning through September as record wildfires spread. Oregon crews battle the 490-square-mile Rowe Creek Complex fire, which currently has 57% containment.
- Meteorologist Morgan Stessman warned that overnight lows in the upper 80s to low 90s prevent bodies from recovering. In Phoenix, the Justa Center now serves about 200 people daily, providing water and electrolytes to those seeking heat relief.
- Most of Montana remains under a red flag warning, with meteorologist Jeff Kitsmiller stating, "We're definitely worried about that" regarding active fires and high winds. Forecasters anticipate the high-pressure ridge will be relatively short-lived, offering relief early next week.
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A dangerous heat wave will bring record-breaking temperatures to parts of the Western U.S. this weekend, prompting warnings for people to stay inside and heightening wildfire risks in areas that already are dry or burning. A ridge of high pressure is holding heat close to the ground - what's known as a heat dome - from Arizona to Montana, though the good news is that it will be relatively short-lived, National Weather Service meteorologists said…
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