While the northern states still experience a chill, residents of the Southwest are grappling with intense heat warnings.
According to Newsweek, temperatures are soaring up to 30 degrees higher than the regional average, with some areas likely to reach the triple digits.
These soaring temperatures come with serious precautions.
Residents in southern Nevada, southern California, and Arizona are advised to avoid coffee and other caffeinated beverages, as caffeine can increase the risk of dehydration.
Additionally, Newsweek recommends steering clear of heavy, protein-rich meals, which can elevate body temperature. Parents are also reminded not to leave young children unattended in vehicles.
“This heat dome is not just early and intense — it is stubborn,” said Tyler Roys, a senior meteorologist at Accuweather, as reported by Newsweek. “A prolonged period of extreme heat significantly heightens the risk of heat-related illnesses.”
As reported by CBS News, the oppressive weather could persist for several days. More than 60 record high temperatures were recorded on Tuesday, with Palm Springs, California reaching 103 degrees. Phoenix also experienced a high of 100 degrees on Wednesday, marking its earliest occurrence of such a temperature.
The heatwave is expected to continue through the weekend and into early next week, bringing not only record-breaking daytime highs but also unusually warm overnight temperatures.
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