By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — It’s only June, and Americans across parts of the US South and West have already experienced record heat waves. Extreme heat weather events are expected to affect more than 60 million people across the US this summer. This comes as last summer was officially deemed the hottest recorded. The
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Three cooling centers in Palm Springs are open today and will be available until the end of September. City officials have joined the Community Action Partnership of Riverside County to operate the cooling centers at no cost, Chief Communications Officer Amy Blaisdell said in a statement. The centers will be a place for residents to
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Meteorological summer officially began on June 1st. That means it’s time for a whole lot of heat here in the Coachella Valley. As of 5 PM this evening, there are Excessive Heat Warnings in effect across a wide swath of the nation, including right here at home. National Weather Service map with Excessive Heat Warnings
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Hot summer days are here, and it’s that time of year when folks are concerned about the cost of air conditioning. As temperatures rise well past 100 degrees, a cool space is a must. According to Dan Cornelius from Dan Only HVAC, it’s best to keep your air conditioning at 78 degrees during summer days.
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Temperatures around the Coachella Valley have finally hit the triple digits, and local cooling centers around town are opening to keep residents safe this summer. “Across the whole county, there are 70 around the county,” said Mike Walsh, Assistant Director of the Riverside County Housing Workforce Solution. “They span all the way from Blythe to
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As temperatures rise into summer, wildfire season begins. Wildfires are common in the desert, especially due to our dry terrain, heat, and wind. According to the Palm Springs Fire Department, wildfires can begin and spread due to three major factors: fuel, weather, and typography. As the risk of wildfires increases during this summer season, the
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