Public health officials in Arizona’s Maricopa County, where Phoenix is located, say that as of Aug. 24 there had been 150 heat-related deaths confirmed this year, with another 443 under investigation.
PHOENIX — Cam Ferguson gets to his spot on the street adjacent to Chase Field — home of Major League Baseball’s— about four hours before first pitch to set up his usual display of cold water, sports drinks, peanuts and candy.
The temperature hit 102 F in Phoenix on May 27 and has made it to triple digits every day since.Unseasonably high temperatures are expected this week across the western U.S., with an excessive heat warning forecast for Wednesday through Friday in Arizona cities including Phoenix and Lake Havasu City, as well as Las Vegas and other parts of Nevada, including Laughlin and Pahrump.
In 2023, there were 294 deaths in Clark County where heat played a role and more than 2,200 heat-related emergency room visits, according to data maintained by the Southern Nevada Health District. Ferguson’s job outside in downtown Phoenix is a hot one. The concrete and asphalt all over downtown makes it feel even hotter, with the heat radiating through the streets as more than 40,000 fans gather for a game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Diamondbacks.
“I’ve learned to drink lots of sports drinks and make sure I’m done by 1 p.m.,” Lopez said. “Otherwise, it’s just too much.”
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