"Record-Breaking Heatwave: Death Valley National Park Sizzles for 17 Straight Days"

Death Valley experienced a heatwave with temperatures reaching at least 120 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 consecutive days, the longest streak in 94 years. July is typically the hottest month in the area, and preliminary data suggests it will be the second hottest July on record. Visitors are advised to stay hydrated, eat salty snacks, stick to paved roads, and avoid hiking at lower elevations after 10 a.m.