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Heat Dome Hits Death Valley 126°F, Genevieve Triggers 2,000 Rescues

7/31/2026

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A heat dome will keep Death Valley at 126 °F from Friday through Tuesday.
Around 40 million western residents face heat alerts, with 12 million each at Level 4 “extreme” and Level 3 “major” risk.
Maricopa County, Arizona, reports 40 heat-related deaths in 2026 as Phoenix and Las Vegas exceed 110 °F.
Hurricane Genevieve creates large waves and rip currents along southern California, leading to nearly 2,000 ocean rescues last week.

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A heat dome will keep Death Valley at 126 °F from Friday through Tuesday.
Around 40 million western residents face heat alerts, with 12 million each at Level 4 “extreme” and Level 3 “major” risk.
Maricopa County, Arizona, reports 40 heat-related deaths in 2026 as Phoenix and Las Vegas exceed 110 °F.
Hurricane Genevieve creates large waves and rip currents along southern California, leading to nearly 2,000 ocean rescues last week.