At least 86 million people across the continental United States faced heat of 90 degrees or more on Friday, with at least 14 million people in the southwestern states experiencing temperatures of 100 degrees or more.
Las Vegas set a new record of 111 degrees for June 6, 2024.
Phoenix Fire Captain Todd Keller stated that every fire truck in the city is now equipped with an air conditioning unit to help keep first responders cool during extreme heat.
Phoenix reached a record-breaking temperature of 113 degrees Fahrenheit on June 7, 2024.
Phoenix and Las Vegas Broke Record High Temperatures as Extreme Heat Gripped the US Southwest on Friday, June 7. Phoenix reached a sweltering 113 degrees Fahrenheit on Thursday, beating its daily record for this time of year, while Las Vegas set a new record of 111 degrees for June 6. According to the National Weather Service, at least 86 million people across the continental United States faced heat of 90 degrees or more on Friday, with at least 14 million people in the southwestern states experiencing temperatures of 100 degrees or more. The extreme heat also caused issues for local communities and their pets; Camille Rabbani, a Phoenix resident, kept her thermostat at a stifling 83 degrees to avoid high electricity bills for her dog, Riggs. In addition to the record-breaking temperatures in Phoenix and Las Vegas, Death Valley, California recorded a temperature of 122 degrees on the same day. The hottest temperature ever recorded in the United States was 134 degrees in Death Valley in 1913; however, some climate scientists have questioned that statistic. The physical and financial impact of the heat was significant for local communities, with Phoenix Fire Captain Todd Keller stating that every fire truck in the city is now equipped with an
