Posted on 06/04/2024 9:48:40 AM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
The first widespread heat wave for the western United States is building and will last through the end of the week. AccuWeather meteorologists warn that heat and dryness will boost the risk of wildfires in some situations.
The combination of a bulge in the jet stream, high pressure building at most levels of the atmosphere and a storm offshore of California will allow the heat to build without any shower or thunderstorm activity for about 50 million people in the West.
The National Weather Service defines a heat wave as a period of abnormally hot weather, with or without high humidity, lasting more than two days. Heat waves can be dangerous, especially for those who cannot take a break in a cool environment. Experts urge people to take it easy and keep hydrated as the heat wave builds.
AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures will surge along with the heat in the West and will reach dangerously high levels as far north as Northern California.
(Excerpt) Read more at accuweather.com ...
Yep.
Here’s an idea... Put out your freaking campfire, or just stop lighting fires in the woods when you’re told not to.
Even woke songwriter Bruce Springsteen managed to figure it out... ‘You can’t start a fire without a spark’
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