Posted on 07/16/2023 6:23:18 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — As uninviting as it sounds, Death Valley National Park beckons.
Even as the already extreme temperatures are forecast to climb even higher, potentially topping records amid a major U.S. heat wave, tourists are arriving at this infamous desert landscape on the California-Nevada border.
Daniel Jusehus snapped a photo earlier this week of a famed thermometer outside the aptly named Furnace Creek Visitor Center after challenging himself to a run in the sweltering heat.
"I was really noticing, you know, I didn't feel so hot, but my body was working really hard to cool myself," said Jusehus, an active runner who was visiting from Germany. His photo showed the thermometer reading at 120 degrees Fahrenheit (48.8 degrees Celsius).
Most visitors at this time of year make it only a short distance to any site in the park — which bills itself as the lowest, hottest and driest place on Earth — before returning to the sanctuary of an air-conditioned vehicle.
This weekend, the temperatures could climb past 130 F (54.4 C), but that likely won't deter some willing to brave the heat. Signs at hiking trails advise against venturing out after 10 a.m., though nighttime temperatures are still expected to be over 90 F (32.2 C). The hottest temperature recorded at Death Valley was 134 F (56.6 C) in July 1913, according to the park service.
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Funny, here in KY our temps for June were well below average.
Saved me a few kilowatt hours of coal fired electricity.
El Azizia in Libya has recorded 58 degrees Celsius.
Lots of ‘We’re all Gonna DIE!’ AP photos at link. That said:
“Associated Press climate and environmental coverage receives support from ‘”several private foundations.’ (*WINK*)
AP is solely responsible for all content.”
Some people beg to be given stupid prizes.
In the 4-corners region which is high desert over 5,000ft and averaging 96 to 103, it’s just Summer.
It’s CHILLY here in SW Wisconsin tonight! The two puppies I’m currently raising/training were SHIVERING, so I gave them a blanket in their kennel on the covered porch, as well as throwing a blanket over the top.
They’ll be fine - temps lower this upcoming week, all the way around.
P.S. We STILL NEED RAIN! We’ve had 2” TOTAL since JUNE...and that came this week in July! I think we’re 10” behind in rainfall right now...
Don’t do what the Death Valley Germans did in 1996.
It was hot when I was Phoenix 85-98.
My friend got a t-shirt in 93 or so. 122
It’s a dry heat
I’ve been to Death Valley. I’ve also been to the Salt Flats. Meh. I’m a Wisconsin Girl. I. Want. Green. And LOTS of ‘fresh powder’ all Winter for outdoor sports. And ICE! I want frozen lakes for ice fishing! If I can’t have Green, I want White! :)
Don’t understand those that love the Desert Southwest, either. (Unless you’re born there and don’t know any better...)
What is intriguing about burning hot weather, a lack of actual WATER anywhere to be found, Lizards and Cactus? ;)
I am sure Phoenix is worse, but it is still 102° at 1900 hours in NW Tucson.
AKA, another desert summer..................
Not good for easterners or Californians.
What did they do? Enlighten us! :)
1913 also was when Death Valley hit its coldest recorded temperature ever
Oops
Yikes 😳
The Death Valley Germans spent some time there since they stole the American flag from that cabin.
If they walked back to the cabin instead of trying to cross a mountain ridge to get to Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake their chances of living would have greatly increased.
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