More than 80 million people in California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah and Texas are under excessive heat alerts this weekend with record temperatures possible in over 10 states.
More than 80 million people are under excessive heat alerts this weekend with record temperatures possible in over 10 states.Excessive heat warnings are in effect for California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah and Texas. Heat advisories are in place for some surrounding states, including Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
— NWS Phoenix August 11, 2020 Read MoreWe know it's simmering in the Southwest, but Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon, aren't exactly known for being hot places. This weekend, however, they both have a chance to break records.Excessive heat alerts are in place for Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana this weekend. Seattle will peak on Sunday with highs in the 90s. Portland may hit triple digits both Saturday and Sunday.
— NWS Phoenix August 14, 2020 Extreme conditions make it harder to fight firesThis week has been a bad one for western wildfires. Fires have destroyed more than 90,000 acres across three states and continue to spread rapidly. Evacuation orders have been issued for Los Angeles County, California, Wasco County, Oregon, as well as Garfield and Larimer counties in Colorado. In Los Angeles County, there are two active fires -- the Lake Fire and Ranch2 Fire.
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