Skyrocketing Temperatures Across the U.S
Temperatures are reaching record highs across the East and the West of the U.S, causing many people to worry about their health. There are millions of people that are currently under alert and need to be careful as a result of this major heat wave.
This heat wave in itself has already been breaking several records across the U.S, with many cities seeing record high temperatures. Additionally, these record high temperatures have caused many deaths, such as a motorcyclist that has been found dead as a result of this intense heat wave.
Motorcyclist Found Dead
Initially, this motorcyclist was a part of a group of 6 motorcyclists that were riding in this intense weather. As a result, this motorcyclist died, and another was found severely sick as a result of the heat.
“The person who died was not identified. The other motorcyclist was transported to a Las Vegas hospital for “severe heat illness,” the statement said. Due to the high temperatures, emergency medical helicopters were unable to respond, as the aircraft cannot generally fly safely over 120 degrees, officials said,” according to CNN News. All other cyclists were treated at the scene in Death Valley.
There are many that want to experience these record setting temperatures, but this need to be done carefully, and with extreme caution.
The Future of This Heat Wave
This heat is extremely devastating and can cause severe health issues if no caution is taken. Death Valley itself has seen temperatures higher than 125 degrees consistently since July 4th. Therefore, it is recommended for people to stay within an air-conditioned area until the heat wave has passed, and temperatures can cool down.
However, this is certainly a very devastating time, as an innocent life was lost as a result of the scorchingly high temperatures that millions have to endure.
Written by David Loran Jr
Sources:
CNN News: Persistent heat wave in the US shatters new records, causes deaths in the West and grips the East
The New York Post: Motorcyclist dead from heat exposure in national park as triple-digit temps affect millions in US
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