California weather: Extreme heat warning issued as temperatures surge past 100 - NewsBreak
An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for large parts of California as temperatures soar past 100 degrees.
Conditions will be dangerously hot with it possibly getting as high as 120F in places.
The chance of developing heat-related illnesses increases significantly in conditions like the ones forecasted.
In Death Valley National Park temperatures are expected to reach between 115 and 120. In the Morongo Basin it will range 107 to 112.
People are being advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Anyone caring for young children or pets is being told not to leave them in unattended vehicles. The warning reads: "Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes."
A high pressure system over Arizona is generating hot temperatures over the deserts and inland areas. Thankfully for those living along the coast, sea breezes will keep things cooler but no such relief for areas more inland.
Tempeartures are expected to be at their hottest on Father's Day.
The heat warning covers portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California, and southern Nevada.
The California areas are Death Valley National Park, Western Mojave Desert, Morongo Basin and San Bernardino County.
In the deserts Sunday, temperatures will hit triple digits, reaching a high of 102. Palm Springs is expected to reach 114 degrees on Sunday and 113 on Monday.
The extreme heat warning remains in effect from 10am PDT until 10pm.
Temperatures will be high through into early next week so vulnerable people still should take ample caution when going out in the heat.
According to the warning: "Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
"To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1."
