extreme heat warning

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Extreme heat warnings have been issued across multiple U.S. regions due to dangerously high temperatures.

Extreme heat warnings are currently in effect for several areas including nine counties in Arizona and Riverside County in California, where temperatures are forecasted to reach up to 117 degrees. This historic heat wave has also caused significant health risks, contributing to heat-related deaths following the Fourth of July. Residents are advised to take precautions against the intense heat to avoid health emergencies.