Death Valley National Park, California. A 65-year-old man likely died from hot temperatures while traveling along the Death Valley National Park. Recent forecasts showed that Southwestern parts of the United States recorded soaring temperatures.
A 65-year-old man likely died from hot temperatures while traveling along the Death Valley National Park. Recent forecasts showed that Southwestern parts of the United States recorded soaring temperatures.
Soaring temperatures can unfold this week as the summer season is in the air. Record-breaking heat could lead to heat-related illnesses and widespread power outages.
Soaring temperatures and heatwaves
In the latest forecasts, AccuWeather reported that a 65-year-old man likely suffered from extreme heat at the Death Valley National Park.
According to the report by the National Park Services (NPS), a maintenance worker found the man's vehicle far from the North Highway, but when the worker checked on the vehicle, he saw an unresponsive man.
Immediately, NPS park rangers went to the area.
The NPS report noted that the vehicle showed no sign of collision, but it had two flat tires when it stopped on the road.
They also discovered that the window was down, and the car's conditioning was not likely working when the man was on the road.
According to the report, the man likely died from heat-related illnesses.
Recently, Nature World News reported that Southwestern US would experience soaring temperatures, as the Northwest could feel a rebound to warmer temperatures.
In the forecast, the challenging heat conditions could become likely in Reno, Elko, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Southern California.
Meanwhile, AccuWeather reported that challenging heat is leading in terms of weather-related fatalities in the country.
Recently, CNN reported that a 55 years old woman had also died as she was hiking the Grand Canyon National Park.
The news report noted that the woman fainted first during the ordeal, but when she was found, she was already lifeless. The woman was also believed that she died from heat-related illness.
In June, Nature World News (NWN) also reported that a family died inside a car while sleeping with running AC.
Staying safe from record-breaking heat
The National Weather Service (NWS) reported that above-normal temperatures will continue in the Northwest, Southwest and Texas.
Meanwhile, the American Red Cross advisory noted that Americans should find a cooler environment as heat could become deadly.
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According to Red Cross, Americans should always keep updated with the weather conditions, especially challenging heat waves.
Furthermore, homeowners should check their pets and family members for possible signs of heat exhaustion and heat stress.
Older adults and outdoor workers are at risk of extreme heat. It is best to stay at home and drink enough water.
Meanwhile, homeowners should not leave their children and pets unattended inside cars. Hot car death could become likely, especially if they are not supervised.
Wearing comfortable clothes during the hot weather is also helpful to ease the challenging heat. In addition, homeowners could also consider going to cooler areas.
Power outages are also possible. Keeping a battery-operated fan would be helpful.
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