
"Southwest Faces Life-Threatening Heat Wave with Triple-Digit Temperatures"
The American Southwest is bracing for its first major heat wave of the year, with temperatures expected to soar 5 to 20 degrees above historical averages starting Tuesday. Record-high temperatures are possible in several states, including California, Arizona, and Nevada. The National Weather Service warns of significant heat through Thursday, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses and forest fires. Despite recent rainfall, California's dry topsoil could fuel more fires, as evidenced by a recent 14,000-acre fire in San Joaquin County.













