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groundloop

(11,957 posts)
Thu Sep 5, 2024, 01:48 PM Sep 5

Phoenix set to break record for 110-degree days as extreme heat plagues West Coast

Source: ABC News

Extreme late-season heat is plaguing the West Coast from Los Angeles to Seattle with heat alerts issued for more than 65 million Americans across six states.

Phoenix has surpassed 110 degrees 55 times this summer, tying the record set just last year. Phoenix is expected to break that all-time record Thursday as temperatures are forecast to reach near 114 degrees.

Over the last 30 years, Phoenix has seen an average of 21 days a year over 110 degrees.

Phoenix reached 111 degrees on Wednesday, extending its record for the most consecutive days at 100 degrees or higher to an even 100. The previous record was 76 days at 100 or above.

Read more: https://abcnews.go.com/US/phoenix-set-break-record-110-degree-days-extreme/story?id=113417174

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Simeon Salus

(1,237 posts)
2. Ironic that Phoenix (as America's 5th largest city) wouldn't even exist
Thu Sep 5, 2024, 02:01 PM
Sep 5

without fossil fuels powering air conditioning

maxsolomon

(34,492 posts)
4. I'll go further: Phoenix shouldn't exist.
Thu Sep 5, 2024, 02:27 PM
Sep 5

Las Vegas shouldn't exist.

Not sure they're going to thrive in the coming century.

GB_RN

(2,898 posts)
6. Can't Argue With That.
Thu Sep 5, 2024, 06:04 PM
Sep 5

And to think that the Raiders and Oakland A’s are moving to Las Vegas! Why? Why would you move to a place that’s getting hotter and hotter, and just as bad, running out of water?!?!

C Moon

(12,465 posts)
8. Last time I was in Vegas, we were sitting outside and it was dessert hot.
Fri Sep 6, 2024, 01:48 AM
Sep 6

We were sitting about 25 yards from some doors of our hotel (one of the large ones) that lead to a garden and pool area, but the door was opening and closing so much, that AC cold air was pouring out and keeping us more than comfortable in 100plus heat.

When we first got to our room, the temp was set for 66 degrees. :O

Old Crank

(4,277 posts)
5. It's just summer...
Thu Sep 5, 2024, 03:07 PM
Sep 5

The statement I keep hearing from climate deniers about all bad effects.
This is not just summer. It is summer in Hadies.

C Moon

(12,465 posts)
9. It's mega hot in So Cal right now. But it is dry, so keeping cool is easier. Plus, it's September
Fri Sep 6, 2024, 01:50 AM
Sep 6

and the sun goes down earlier. When we get this in August or July it's even deadlier because the sun sets so damn late.

Wonder Why

(4,281 posts)
11. It's rough for us here in our town near Asheville. Highs this week not expected to reach 80.
Fri Sep 6, 2024, 09:29 PM
Sep 6

On the other hand, we only got a dusting of snow last winter.

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