Dangerous heat wave hits California, Arizona, Florida and more: What to know

There are hundreds of deaths each year in the U.S. due to excessive heat.

ByEmily Shapiro and Max Golembo
June 7, 2024, 8:41 AM

An early season heat dome is bringing life-threatening temperatures to Americans from California to Oregon to Florida.

Temperature records were smashed across the nation on Thursday, including 97 degrees in Cedar City, Utah; 102 degrees in Winter Haven, Florida; 113 degrees in Phoenix; and 122 in Death Valley, California.

PHOTO: A child jumps into the water using a rope swing to find relief from the over 100 degrees Fahrenheit temperature at the lake in Hart Memorial Park in Bakersfield, California, on June 5, 2024.
A child jumps into the water using a rope swing to find relief from the over 100 degrees Fahrenheit temperature at the lake in Hart Memorial Park in Bakersfield, California, on June 5, 2024.
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PHOTO: A fisherman finds relief from the over 100 degrees Fahrenheit temperature in the lake in Hart Memorial Park in Bakersfield, California, on June 5, 2024.
A fisherman finds relief from the over 100 degrees Fahrenheit temperature in the lake in Hart Memorial Park in Bakersfield, California, on June 5, 2024.
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On Friday, heat alerts are in effect in seven states: California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Texas and Florida.

Temperatures are forecast to soar to a scorching 110 degrees in Phoenix; 109 degrees in Las Vegas; 107 in Tucson, Arizona; 100 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and San Antonio, Texas; 95 in Dallas and 94 in Tampa, Florida.

PHOTO: Early season heat wave today.
Early season heat wave today.
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The widespread heat will end in the West this weekend but will continue in Florida into Sunday.

PHOTO: Record breaking heat the next few days.
Record breaking heat the next few days.
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Doctors recommend taking excessive heat warnings seriously. There are hundreds of deaths each year in the U.S. due to excessive heat, according to CDC WONDER, an online database, and scientists caution that the actual number of heat-related deaths is likely higher.

Click here for what to know about staying safe in the heat.

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