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It’s not just southern Europe that is facing a new heat wave. The western and southern United States are affected by very high temperatures. Heat records could be broken.
The valley of death is crushed by the heat. The temperature already reached 48 degrees, Saturday July 15, in the natural park. It could exceed 54.4 degreesSunday, July 16, the record recorded on land. “It’s really hot, especially when it’s a bit windy. We have theimpression of having a dryer-hair on the face”underlines a tourist. Authorities advise against walking after 10 a.m.
90 million Americans affected
THE dome of heat spans several states. 90 million Americans are under high temperature alert. In Phoenix, Arizona, 46 degrees are expected. Outdoor concerts have been cancelled. It is the 16th consecutive day above 43 degrees. “It’s a kinda like they put hot sauce on my back”, points out a young child. Warm air masses are also fueling California wildfires. Meteorologists see no respite for now.