Weekend of celebration in US may also bring record heat levels
Temperatures soar in Death Valley, California. Photo: Getty
Death Valley is set to experience what could be the hottest weekend recorded anywhere on Earth, with temperatures predicted to reach a high of 56.1C.
It was predicted that Fourth of July weekend – celebrating US independence – would see “record-breaking and dangerous heat”.
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