US reaches record-breaking temperatures as heat waves spread on three continents
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Temperatures in the United States reached all-time highs this week, posing increased risk to public health as a heat dome stays fixed over the Southwest.
Phoenix, Arizona, broke a record on Tuesday, with the day marking the 19th consecutive day that the city has had temperatures above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The city also set a record with Wednesday being the 10th day that the city had a low of at least 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Other parts of the U.S., including California and Nevada, have seen searing temperatures this summer.
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Parts of Europe and Asia are also experiencing record heat, with areas of Spain and France hitting 113.5 F and 105.1 F for the first time, respectively, according to Axios. Rome, Italy, also broke a record for its city center, which reached 109 F on Tuesday. China witnessed a reading of 126 F in Sanbao on Sunday, and Beijing has seen a stretch of 95 F days in July.
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Public health officials have encouraged people in hot areas to protect themselves against the scorching heat, which could lead to fatal consequences from heat stroke. There is no exact temperature that is considered “extreme heat” however, because it depends on the individual and the climate they are in.
Extreme heat is considered a quiet killer, and is often most deadly if there are prolonged periods of extreme heat. It is the most common weather-related cause of death in the country, according to the National Weather Service.