Parts of Georgia's capital are currently under a boil water advisory, while a grass fire in northern California has already scorched over 11,000 acres. The Corral fire, located in Buckingham County south of Sacramento and east of San Francisco, is only 13% contained, as reported by California's Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for residents in certain areas due to the fire's rapid spread, exacerbated by strong winds and extreme heat expected to persist into the following week.
Although the official start of summer in the northern hemisphere is still weeks away, sweltering temperatures have arrived early in various parts of the U.S. Excessive heat watches have been issued for nearly eight million individuals across the western and southern regions of the country. Meteorologists are warning that summer is off to a scorching start, with temperatures soaring well above average levels, particularly in California and Nevada.
Temperatures in Phoenix are forecasted to reach 105 degrees, significantly surpassing the city's average of 100 degrees for this time of year. Similarly, Las Vegas is expected to experience temperatures around 10 degrees above its average of 95 degrees by Tuesday and Wednesday. The unseasonably high temperatures are prompting concerns for public health and safety, urging residents to take necessary precautions to combat the heat wave.
