Motorcyclist dies at Death Valley National Park, another hospitalized amid triple-digit heat
A motorcyclist died of suspected heat stroke in California’s Death Valley National Park on Saturday., Another person was hospitalized over the weekend as heatwaves broke records across the West. Authorities did not release any details about the motorcyclist who died. The park said in a statement that the other motorcyclist was rushed to a Las […]
Park rangers bake banana bread in car amid 105-degree heat — see how it turned out
No oven? No problem! Amid the triple-digit heatwave that has gripped the US since late last month, park rangers in Arizona are redefining the term “sun-baked” by baking banana bread on a dashboard. “It’s that time of year again! Let’s cook in the car and play the theme tune!” wrote officials at Saguaro National Park […]
Record-setting heat will continue scorching western US this week
Forecasters are predicting record-breaking temperatures and a dangerous heatwave will continue in the West this week and spread to other cities. The National Weather Service (NWS) expects “dozens of daily high temperatures” to tie or break records this week, with highs in the West reaching 100 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Many of these areas are […]
Motorcyclist dead from heat exposure in Death Valley as US face heat wave
A motorcyclist traveling with fellow riders died of heatstroke in Death Valley on Saturday as temperatures soared to nearly triple digits across much of the U.S. Authorities said the unidentified motorcyclist died in the heat while riding with a group of six through Death Valley National Park. A second motorcyclist was rushed to a Las […]