#heat-wave

#heat-wave

One firefighter combating the barely-contained Green fire in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest sustained a blunt-force trauma wound while working on the fire line on Saturday.

Temperatures in the Bay Area are forecast to reach near 100 degrees in inland areas like Livermore and northeastern Napa County due to a heat wave.

In Basel, Switzerland, the 2025 Women's European Championship has commenced amidst a heat wave, with temperatures soaring to 97 degrees Fahrenheit, making it a sweaty affair.

Videos taken across parts of the northern and central coast showed a dark, tsunami-like cloud formation, commonly referred to as a roll cloud, billowing over the ocean.

Network Rail stated that the high temperatures would make track temperatures reach about 50C (122F), leading to speed restrictions and revised timetables for train services.

"Swamp coolers... can produce similar results to what you'd get from an air conditioner... the temperature of that air will naturally drop."

Surprisingly, canned goods don't do well when subjected to high temperatures despite their reputation for being nearly indestructible. They need to be stored between 50 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

The house fire at 3 Main St. was reported shortly before 10 a.m., with flames raging from the roof and front door, prompting a three-alarm response.

"Ice water! Frozen water! $2" he shouts, drawing sunbaked beachgoers his way.

Extreme heat causes electric vehicles to lose some range due to thermal management systems working harder to keep the battery cool, using up energy in the process.

MTA express buses lack air conditioning during a heat wave, causing discomfort for riders on long trips, prompting complaints and concerns about passenger safety.

To maintain reliability while repair crews work, the utility company has reduced voltage by 8% in the affected area and is urging customers to conserve energy.