Historic Heatwaves Grip the West
For much of June 2024, the Western United States faced an intense and relentless heatwave, shattering daily temperature records across multiple states. In Phoenix, Arizona, temperatures soared to an astonishing 118°F, marking one of the city’s hottest Junes on record. Las Vegas, Nevada, also broke its previous June high with a sweltering 115°F. This wave of extreme heat wasn’t isolated to the desert regions. Even cities like Portland, Oregon, and Boise, Idaho, which usually enjoy milder summers, reported temperatures well above their seasonal averages. According to the National Weather Service, dozens of heat records tumbled in just a matter of…..