Extreme heat levels of are expected in the western United States later this week, raising the risk wildfires and heat-related illnesses and putting a strain on power grids.
Meteorologists at AccuWeather say a strong dome of high pressure will be the region’s first heatwave of the season, sending temperatures to near are above record highs from Thursday through Saturday.
The most intense heat is expected to be centered across California, Nevada and western Utah, according to AccuWeather, which is forecasting a high of 107 degrees in Redding, California on Friday that would beat a record