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Record-breaking heat wave coming to Northwest

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As the Southwest cools off (relatively speaking) from a weeklong string of record-breaking heat, the Northwest will be scorched next.

A strong ridge of high pressure will build over the region the rest of the week, making way for abundant sunshine and suppressed rain chances. High temperatures will be about 15 to 25 degrees above normal, likely reaching record territory for many areas.

The heat will gradually start to build Wednesday through Friday, continuing this weekend and possibly lasting...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/record-breaking-heat-wave-coming-to-northwest

Record heat keeps trucking across the West

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Record heat continues to scorch the West in areas where drought is widespread and wildfires are burning.

Since Saturday, record highs in the 90s and triple digits have been set in cities large and small in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Nevada. With strong high pressure maintaining its grip on the region, there’s no relief in sight until maybe next week.

Some of the hottest temperatures have ranged from 110 to 115 degrees in places such as Phoenix, Tucson and North Las Vegas. Palm...

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Record-breaking heat wave this week for truckers in the West

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A brutal heat wave that began over the weekend will spread across more Western states all week long. Drivers should do everything they can to beat the heat for the sake of their health, as well as their trucks.

Temperatures in the 90s and 100s were common Saturday and Sunday in parts of the Desert Southwest and Southern California.

Daily record highs were set both days in Tucson, Nogales and Safford, Arizona, where the mercury hit between 108 and 113 degrees. Normal highs for June 12 and 13 range...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/record-breaking-heat-wave-this-week-for-truckers-in-the-west

Heat wave coming for truckers in Southwest

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A brutal heat wave will begin this weekend in the Southwest, with temperatures well exceeding 100 degrees in many spots.

Because the intense heat could last for several days, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued excessive heat warnings across the region, including southern Nevada, southern California and a large portion of Arizona.

High temperatures will range from 105 to 115 degrees, but may gradually approach 120 in localized areas next week. While triple-digit heat isn’t unusual in...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/heat-wave-coming-for-truckers-in-southwest

Storms could flood parts of eastern US this week

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Mother Nature will drop more unwelcome rain in the south-central U.S. The pattern has been hard to break over the past several weeks.

Another system will stall over the region Monday and Tuesday, producing potential repeated downpours in some places that have had too much rain recently. The rain, combined with the saturated ground, could lead to more flash flooding and road closures. Flash flooding already occurred in a few spots Monday morning.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service (NWS)...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/storms-could-flood-parts-of-eastern-us-this-week

Heat wave still scorching Western freight markets

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Unseasonable heat will continue to scorch several areas of the West.

Record highs in the 90s and above 100 degrees were tied or set at nearly a dozen official reporting stations in California, Washington, Oregon and Idaho. It could happen again Thursday and Friday in these states as well as others.

Truckers can keep cool by drinking plenty of water. Also, cover seats with a light-colored blanket to keep the vinyl/leather/pleather from becoming scorching hot while on breaks.

Washington, Idaho and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/heat-wave-still-scorching-western-freight-markets

Heat wave keeps trucking across West

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Scorching Memorial Day heat will not let up in areas of the West this week.

Redding and Sacramento, California, set record highs Monday of 109 and 104 degrees, respectively. For Redding, it was not only a record for May 31 but also an all-time record for the month of May. Triple-digit heat will hit the Central and San Joaquin valleys of California again Tuesday, with 90s in the foothills.

The National Weather Service (NWS) is keeping an excessive heat warning posted for the area, where highs are...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/heat-wave-keeps-trucking-across-west

Memorial Day weekend storms from Plains to Northeast

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Storm systems this Memorial Day weekend will put a damper on travel for truckers, whether they’re trying to get home or they’re choosing to work.

Storms caused flash flooding Friday morning from Springfield, Missouri, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Fort Smith, Arkansas. Up to 4 inches fell over just a few hours, and the National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings.

Storms could produce similar results from the southern Plains to portions of the Southeast and Northeast through Friday night....

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/memorial-day-weekend-storms-from-plains-to-northeast

Sizzling heat building in Southwest

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Triple-digit heat will hit truckers across the Southwest over the next couple of days.

From the Central Valley of California to southern Arizona, temperatures will soar into the 90s to above 100 degrees in many spots Thursday and Friday. This includes places in California like Redding, Stockton, Fresno, Bakersfield, El Centro and Death Valley; Phoenix, Tucson and Yuma in Arizona; as well as Las Vegas.

This won’t be a record-breaking heat wave, but these highs will be anywhere from 7 to 15 degrees...

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Record heat wave bearing down on Western US (with forecast video)

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The upcoming Labor Day weekend could be the hottest on record for several major metropolitan areas in the western U.S.

SONAR Critical Events: Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, 8 a.m. EDT; Excessive heat risk areas

A strong ridge of high pressure from the ground to the upper atmosphere will begin spreading across the region Friday. This is when the dangerous heat wave will start.

Sinking air, very low humidity and abundant sunshine will allow temperatures to quickly rise into the triple digits, hitting 110...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/record-heat-wave-bearing-down-on-western-us-with-forecast-video

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