Persistent heat wave in US shatters new records, causes deaths in the West | AP News

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A long-running heat wave across the U.S. has shattered previous records, causing dangerous temperatures and even a death in Death Valley. The excessive heat warning affected about 36 million people, with many areas surpassing 110 degrees. Emergency measures were taken as temperatures soared, with a visitor dying from heat exposure in Death Valley.

Keywords: heat wave, temperature records, Death Valley, emergency measures, excessive heat warning

Source: The Associated Press

Update At: 7/8/2024

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