(ReclaimingAmerica.net) – As temperatures are expected to reach deadly high levels over the next few days, pet owners in the Southwest are being urged not to leave their animals in cars.
This summer has been brutal in California, with some areas seeing temperatures soar past 100°F. At the same time, July was the hottest month on record for the state, with temperatures in Death Valley hitting a scorching 129°F.
Phoenix, Arizona, also experienced its hottest summer ever. Extreme weather chaser Colin McCarthy noted, “Phoenix, Arizona, just experienced one of the hottest summers ever recorded by any major city on Earth. The average temperature for the entire summer was 99°F.”
Moreover, multiple excessive heat warnings are in effect across the region, many emphasizing the need to protect pets. One warning covers parts of northwest Arizona, southeast California, and southern Nevada.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Las Vegas advised, “Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.”
They also recommended wearing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing and limiting strenuous activity to the early morning or evening hours. For those working outdoors, taking frequent breaks in the shade or an air-conditioned room is crucial.
In addition, temperatures in Las Vegas and Pahrump are expected to range between 104°F and 108°F. In Kingman, forecasts predict 101°F to 105°F, and in northeast Clark County, temperatures could reach 107°F to 111°F.
Along the Colorado River Valley from the Hoover Dam to Lake Havasu City, temperatures are expected to hit between 111°F and 115°F. In Barstow and the Morongo Basin, temperatures could reach 105°F to 109°F, and in Furnace Creek in Death Valley National Park, they could soar to 116°F to 120°F.
In turn, a warning for southwest California, active from 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday to 8:00 p.m. PDT on Friday, highlights the risk for vulnerable populations.
It states, “There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air-conditioning, and those active outdoors.”
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