PHOENIX, AZ — Dangerous heat is gripping much of the western United States, with forecasters warning that some desert communities could see temperatures climb as high as 117 degrees. The National Weather Service says the hot spell will stretch into the weekend and affect areas both inside and outside the West.
Palm Springs and Phoenix face the most dangerous temperatures
Southern California’s Coachella Valley, including Palm Springs, is expected to reach 117 degrees on Thursday and Friday…