EXTREME HEAT

As the warming Earth sizzled through a week with four of the hottest days ever measured, the world focused on cold hard numbers that showed the average daily temperature for the entire planet.

The number of heat-related deaths in Texas is rising among residents who lost power during Hurricane Beryl.

“At the end of the day, her dog saved her life by barking to alert our officer and K-9 Kip,” the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources said.

Over 300 deaths suspected to be linked to this summer’s record-breaking heat wave are being investigated in a single Arizona County, official statistics showed Thursday morning.

Three hikers died over the weekend in suspected heat-related cases at state and national parks in Utah, including a father and daughter who got lost on a strenuous hike in Canyonlands National Park in triple-digit temperatures.

After a prolonged heatwave that blazed across the state, its power grids held up better than in years past, officials said.

After a prolonged heatwave blazed across the state, its power grids held up better than in years past, officials said. Ian Cull reports.

A long-running heat wave that has already shattered previous records across the U.S. persisted on Sunday, baking parts of the West with dangerous temperatures that caused the death of a motorcyclist in Death Valley.

A visitor to Death Valley National Park died Sunday from heat exposure and another person was hospitalized as the temperature reached 128 degrees.

The heat has already claimed the life of one person in the Bay Area and COVID-19 cases are ramping up. NBC Bay Area’s Jessica Aguirre spoke with Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease specialist, on what signs to look out for and how to stay safe.

The heat is already to blame for unplanned power outages, related illnesses and poses a threat for lighting fireworks. Some cities across the Bay Area have cancelled their firework shows and fire crews said the risks are high. NBC Bay Area’s Jessica Aguire talked with Paul Lowenthall, division fire marshal for Santa Rosa Fire Protection District, to understand the...

The extreme heat has triggered widespread power outages across Contra Costa County again. While many chose to brave the heat watching a Fourth of July parade, many businesses and families’ day-to-days were disrupted.

Triple-digit temperatures in the Tri-Valley Wednesday made for a rough time at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton. Even with fans and extra water in hands, the extreme heat largely kept the crowds small. Gia Vang reports.

Firefighters are bracing themselves for a busy day ahead of the Fourth of July. But fire crews also have a warning for those wanting to partake in fireworks. Jocelyn Moran reports.

Some cities in the Bay Area have decided to cancel their July Fourth parades and fireworks shows due to the ongoing heat wave and elevated fire danger. Pete Suratos reports.

The heat is already to blame for unplanned power outages and is forcing people to find other ways to keep cool as their homes heat up. PG&E said the outages are likely caused by falling transformers that cannot cool down. NBC Bay Area’s Jessica Aguirre talked with Tamar Sarikissian, the utility company’s corporate relations representative, to understand what is happening...

Distributors of federal aid expect they’ll be able to support 1 million fewer U.S. households in 2024: “This is more the price of climate change.”