Parts of the western US are on alert as an unusual, summer-like heatwave grips the region
Records that had been in place for over 100 years fell on Tuesday in Napa, California, with highs topping just shy of 100 degrees. In nearby San Francisco, the typical"May Gray" -- the marine layer known by locals -- was nowhere to be found. Record highs 90 and 89 degrees were observed on Monday and Tuesday, respectively.
— NWS Las Vegas May 27, 2020 Death Valley, California, the location with the dubious distinction of recording the world's hottest temperature on record, is forecast to reach 122 degrees on Thursday. This mark would tie its hottest temperature on record for May.One month ago, the city of Phoenix, well known for excessive summer heat, baked into the record books with a late April heatwave.
— NWS Phoenix May 26, 2020 With highs expected to surge well past 100 over the remainder of this month, 2020 will be near the top of charts as far as early season heat is concerned.
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