Human-caused climate change, largely from burning fossil fuels like coal and natural gas, is dramatically increasing the odds of heat waves as well as their intensity and duration.
Dozens of daily, monthly, and even some all-time records may fall. Swain highlighted the unprecedented sustained levels of heat, emphasizing the dangerous and lethal situation, especially with minimal nighttime cooling.
The heatwave will quickly dry out vegetation, escalating the risk of wildfires. The Thompson Fire, a prelude to potentially severe blazes, embodies this threat as excessive heat warnings extend with uncertain end dates.
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