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UPDATED By WeatherBug Meteorologist, Andrew Rosenthal
Dangerously hot temperatures continue to swelter the U.S. Southwest, with highs reaching deep into the triple-digits for the next several days. Palm Springs, Calif., Las Vegas and Phoenix are just a few cities that will see highs passing 100.
Excessive Heat Warnings extend from southeastern California, southern Nevada and into Arizona. Cities including Ontario, Calif., Phoenix, Tucson and Nogales, Ariz., Las Vegas, and Death Valley will experience more heat today. Further north across central Washington State, southwest Oregon, Heat Advisories are in effect today for temperatures reaching into the upper 90s.
Even those looking for relief at the beaches will struggle, as California's coast will see warmer than normal temperatures as well.
Phoenix topped out at 113 degrees on Friday, 115 degrees on Saturday, and 113 degrees on Sunday. Las Vegas was 106 degrees on Friday, 109 degrees on Saturday, and 107 degrees on Sunday. Temperatures are expected to be a degree or two warmer Monday before cooling off by mid-week. For many of these locations, these high temperature readings are 10 to 15 degrees warmer than normal early June readings.
Given the cool spring, residents may not be used to the heat at this point in the season, and its impacts may be felt more if you plan to spend time outdoors. If you are outside, drink plenty of water and try to avoid alcohol as it will dry out your body. Try to avoid overexerting during the hottest times of the day, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Always check the back seat; NEVER leave children or pets inside cars when running errands. Deadly temperatures can develop in cars in a matter of minutes.
Another point of caution: it would be wise to avoid swimming in rivers this week. Many of the West’s rivers are fed by snowmelt from the surrounding mountains, and with the melt-off in high gear the rivers are running faster and colder than average right now. The cold water can cause your muscles to tighten up, limiting your ability to escape the abnormally strong currents. If you do plan to visit a river, be sure to wear a life jacket to prevent drowning!