The brutal heat wave that's been scorching the western U.S. will continue for several more days, forecasters said, exacerbating wildfires and straining the power grid in California.
California ISO said consumers should be prepared for likely rolling outages during the late afternoons and early evenings through Wednesday because there is not enough energy to meet demand during the heat wave.
Widespread excessive heat warnings and advisories remained in effect Tuesday from the interior Northwest into the Desert Southwest. "Soaring temperatures in the western U.S. will mean potentially dangerous conditions again today," the National Weather Service said. "If you're working or playing outdoors today, ensure you take frequent breaks in the shade and hydrate. The potential for heat exhaustion and heat stroke today should be taken seriously."
Tuesday, high temperatures were forecast to soar well beyond the century mark across much of the West. Many locations were likely to surpass 110 degrees in the Desert Southwest, and isolated spots could exceed 120 degrees, theThe Weather Service warned that the hot and dry conditions will lead to elevated and critical wildfire danger, especially in the Northwest, where lightning strikes from thunderstorms could ignite fires.
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