California temperatures could reach 130F as heat wave hits western US

[marmar]

(Guardian UK) Dan Kail was vacationing in Las Vegas when he heard that the temperature at Death Valley could approach 130F (54C) this weekend. He didn't hesitate to make a trip to the desert location that is typically the hottest place on the planet.

"Coming to Death Valley in the summertime has always been on the top of my bucket list," the 67-year-old Pittsburgh man said. "When I found out it might set a record I rented a car and drove straight over. If it goes above 130F I will have something to brag about."

The forecast called for Death Valley to reach 128F Saturday as part of a heat wave that has caused large parts of the western US to suffer. Death Valley's record high of 134F, set a century ago, stands as the highest temperature ever recorded on earth.

"The wind out here is like being in front of a blast furnace," Kail said. ..................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/29/california-temperatures-western-us-heatwave

[kestrel91316]

1. Our forecast for tomorrow is 106F. I am assuming it will top 110F (forecasts during hot spells are

invariably too low by 5-10F here).

[mitchtv]

2. where are you?

we are in Cathedral City(PSP) and expect 120

[kestrel91316]

13. San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles

[pinboy3niner]

14. It's 109 now in Lancaster

Today's high was forecast at 105. Forecast tomorrow is 109.

[nadinbrzezinski]

3. And Heartland fire is still doing structural fire fighting drills

in full gear...

Nuts... in this heat.

[warrior1]

4. 92 degrees at 10:18

sacramento

[Brewinblue]

5. Meh.

It's a dry heat.

[shanti]

8. Sure it is

Until it kicks your butt!

[premium]

12. Which only means that you burn up that much faster. nt.

[shanti]

6. Dan Kail...

You sir, are an idiot. That is all.

[lpbk2713]

7. Flirting with death.

I try to avoid people like this.

[olddots]

9. Sounds like a good day for the Topanga Mall

It should be about 38 degrees there , nobody buying anything just texters and geezers seeking refuge.

[Liberal_in_LA]

10. not crazy hot in the valley yet

[premium]

11. Temp already 105

and it's only 10:45 am, supposed to get 114-117 for the next 3-4 days.
A/C will be running 24/7 for the next week.

[Gravitycollapse]

15. It's currently 118 at my house.

I would not be surprised it if hit 120. We still have an hour or two more to heat up.

[mitchtv]

16. 120 in Cathedral City!

nt

[Starry Messenger]

17. Drove through Death Valley in 1999 when it was about 110.

Fourth of July weekend, coming home from Las Vegas. No AC. Was just talking about that today. I had truckers giving me shit because I had my shorts rucked all the way up and my shirt tucked into my bra. Did not give a shit.

[AtomicKitten]

18. It's 74 in SF now.