El verano ha llegado y con ello el calor que a muchos les gusta y que otros odian, pero que en cualquiera de los casos puede resultar perjudicial para la salud, dependiendo la intensidad del mismo.

Tal es el caso de Estados Unidos, en donde este fin de semana presenciarán temperaturas extremadamente altas, de 49 grados celsius o más, según información del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (NWS por sus siglas en inglés).

Summer is in full swing! Tropical Storm Fay formed in the Atlantic. Thunderstorms, some severe, in the Plains and Upper Midwest. Excessive heat up to 121 F possible in the Desert Southwest into early next week. Critical fire weather threats continue for portions of the West. pic.twitter.com/iUODiRglYd

— National Weather Service (@NWS) July 10, 2020

Ante esto, autoridades e instituciones invitan a la población a protegerse y seguir algunas medidas que eviten riesgos a causa del fuerte calor.

CDC’s Heat & Health Tracker provides #data & info to help communities prepare for and respond to extreme heat events. Learn more: https://t.co/NKnm3M4azC. pic.twitter.com/u2wpPDNLq4

— CDC (@CDCgov) July 7, 2020

This graphic is based on an outside temperature of 80ºF. Shocking enough.

...but many spots this weekend will reach 100°F; when readings in a car can reach 119° in TEN MINUTES.

NEVER leave children or disabled adults in parked, unattended vehicles. https://t.co/EIZwehzeTu pic.twitter.com/nc91hGBYNR

— National Weather Service (@NWS) July 10, 2020

Lo anterior sobre todo en Death Valley, California, en donde se espera se llegue a un máximo de 52 °C. Mientras en Phoenix, Arizona, se pronostica un máximo de 47 para el domingo, y Las Vegas, Nevada, un máximo de 45°C el fin de semana, de acuerdo con información de CNN.

It's finally Friday! Strong high pressure over the southern Four Corners will bring us very hot temperatures through the weekend. Check out the high temperatures expected today, coastal valleys will be in the 90s and into the triple digits inland! Stay cool and hydrated! #CAwx pic.twitter.com/40bubl8LK0

— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) July 10, 2020

Heat is the story over the next 7 days. We'll go from very hot to extremely hot over the weekend. The Excessive Heat Watch for Friday-Monday has been converted to a Warning. The peak numbers we're looking at happen less than one day per year on average. #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/mVNom6zkrF

— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 8, 2020

Excessive Heat Warning out for portions of S. Nevada, SE California & NW Arizona.
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These will be the hottest days of the year (so far), so take heat-precautions, such as hydrating frequently & limiting outdoor activity to cooler hours.#VegasWeather #NvWx #CaWx #AzWx pic.twitter.com/TJBgSaRfmS

— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) July 9, 2020

Como recordaremos, un día como hoy pero de 1993 la temperatura más alta registrada en la Tierra fue de 56 °C en Death Valley, California.

#OTD in 1913, the highest official temperature on earth was recorded at 134 ͒ F in Death Valley, California. Read how the area earned the slogan “Hottest. Driest. Lowest.” https://t.co/3mkHmGZDVV #NWS150 pic.twitter.com/q6aGcAEG8B

— National Weather Service (@NWS) July 10, 2020

Por su parte, el NWS de Los Ángeles señaló que “las advertencias de calor están vigentes para muchas áreas del interior donde es probable que ocurra un riesgo de calor moderado a alto”.

Temperatures will be well above normal just a few miles inland from the ocean this weekend including the mountains. Heat advisories are in effect for many inland areas where moderate to high heat risk is likely to occur. #CAwx #heatwave #LAheat #LAweather pic.twitter.com/3xAfEowG5O

— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) July 9, 2020

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