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**Record-Breaking Heat Wave Threatens Western U.S., National Weather Service Warns**

**San Francisco, CA –** The National Weather Service is warning residents across the Western United States to prepare for “dangerously hot conditions” this weekend, with potential record-breaking temperatures expected from Southern California to Yosemite and east into Las Vegas.

The Weather Prediction Center has issued heat advisories for inland California, Nevada, Utah, and parts of Oregon and Idaho. The peak of the heat is predicted to hit California on Friday before shifting eastward to Nevada and Utah on Saturday and Sunday.

“We’re looking at extreme heat across much of the West,” stated Brian Hurley, a meteorologist with the Weather Prediction Center. “There are 15 sites out West that will get close to or could break a record.”

Several cities are bracing for potentially unprecedented heat for this time of year. On Saturday, Las Vegas could reach 106 degrees Fahrenheit, while Yosemite Valley may see 100 degrees. Boise is also forecast to hit 100, and Salt Lake City could climb to 93, all near or above record highs for the date.

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued an extreme heat warning for Friday and Saturday, urging residents to avoid outdoor activities.

While the intense heat is expected to be short-lived, with temperatures dropping in California on Sunday and further east on Monday, meteorologists emphasize the seriousness of the situation.

“It’s ‘a bit early’ in the year for these areas to see such high temperatures,” Hurley said.

Residents are advised to take precautions to stay safe during the heat wave, including staying hydrated, seeking air-conditioned environments, and limiting strenuous outdoor activities.

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