Five cities across the West and Southwest of the country are forecast to face “dangerously hot conditions” this week, the National Weather Service (NWS) has warned.
Cities in California, Arizona and Nevada are set to be hit with temperatures soaring as high as 120 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas, prompting the NWS to caution that car interiors will reach “lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.”
“Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles,” the agency warned.
Why It Matters
Extreme heat poses particular risk to vulnerable populations, such as older adults, young children, and those with certain medical conditions…