More than 146 million Americans under extreme heat alerts as dangerous weather fuels outbreak of new wildfires

More than 146 million Americans under extreme heat alerts as dangerous weather fuels outbreak of new wildfires

A fierce heatwave has shattered temperature records across the US west and has been tied to at least four deaths in Oregon, with more heat on the way as dangerous weather fueled the outbreak of new wildfires.

Oregon faced triple-digit temperatures and saw several records toppled over the weekend, including in Salem, where on Sunday it hit 103F (39.4C), topping the 99F (37.2C) mark set in 1960. Authorities in Multnomah county – home to Portland, where temperatures broke daily records over the weekend – said they were investigating four suspected deaths tied to the heatwave.

More than 146 million Americans were under extreme heat alerts on Monday, as both sides of the country cooked. Excessive heat warnings, the National Weather Service’s (NWS) highest alert, stretch across the west, covering parts of California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Areas on the east coast, including Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi, were also under heat advisories.

  • snekerpimp@lemmy.world
    13·
    6 months ago

    But we shouldn’t do anything to even try mitigating this, even if it is an outlier year, because then lines would go down, and think of the economy.

  • SeaJ@lemm.ee
    9·
    6 months ago

    Another record setting day here in Seattle. The previous record high for today was 93°F (34°C) back in the ancient times of 2010. It will be 95°F (35°C) today. We typed a record yesterday and broke one two days ago. The average high for today is 75°F (24°C).

    Stay cool. Hit up a department store or coffee shop or get to a cooling center if you are in the 46% of people who do not have AC.

  • HoustonHenry@lemmy.world
    91·
    6 months ago

    “Shattered”…way to reach for clicks! Anyways, I agree with the sentiment. Last year, here in Texas, Greg Abbott decided to eliminate the local rules that mandated water breaks. I’m still don’t see the benefit of that action, since we’re breaking heat records on the reg these days 🤷‍♂️ it makes me thinks it’s a way to get rid of the “undesireables” so he can lease prison slaves for much less $$?

  • Burn_The_Right@lemmy.world
    8·
    6 months ago

    Hey, everybody! Good news! Conservatives have a plan to completely eliminate Excessive Heat Warnings in 2025. In fact, they’ll eliminate the NWS altogether. Problem solved!