Millions In California Told To Stay Inside Over ‘Lethal Temperatures’
Newsweek • • nation
Key Points:
- Millions in California, Oregon, and Washington are under Extreme Heat Warnings due to prolonged dangerously high temperatures, with some areas expecting highs up to 110°F and little overnight relief.
- The National Weather Service warns this heat poses a major health risk, especially to those without adequate cooling or hydration, urging precautions such as staying indoors, drinking fluids, and avoiding strenuous activity during peak heat hours.
- This heat event is unusual for the Pacific Northwest, where typical mid-June temperatures are much lower, and warm nights increase the risk of heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
- Authorities caution against cold-water shock dangers in rivers and lakes, as snowmelt keeps water temperatures dangerously low despite hot air temperatures, advising gradual water entry and use of life jackets.
- The heat is expected to peak through Monday with some cooling starting Tuesday, but triple-digit temperatures will persist in inland California into early next week, maintaining significant health and safety concerns.