Death Valley Heat and tourist

It's not just "people are crazy", they are actually dying.

"A high temperature of 128 F (53.3 C) was recorded Saturday and Sunday at Death Valley National Park in eastern California

Phoenix set a new daily record Sunday for the warmest low temperature: it never got below 92 F (33.3 C)."

Gross! It's supposed to be a high of 33C here tomorrow and that's wayyy to hot! I'd almost rather be in -30C, at least I'd have the curtains open, the sun would be reflecting off the snow making it bright.

It's frustrating that people don't take extreme weather seriously.

I drink a lot of water daily(75+ ounces), and have struggled with hydration.....because the extreme heat is body and energy draining.
I have added a daily drink that contains electrolytes, because I was feeling so drained and wiped out.
I am only outside, going to and from the car and places that I need to go. It's crazy how fast the extreme  heat, can take it's toll on one's body.

This actually happened in Phoenix not too far from me (on South Mountain I believe, for those familiar with the area.)
Either that or there were 2 10yos that died recently because of the heat, which is also totally possible.  

In Phoenix, we broke a record on Friday for high temps.  It was 118 which broke the record of 116 last set in 1983.  

Has anyone read about the “adult” male who lit a firework on top of his head and basically blew it off? Even under the influence of alcohol it takes a special kind of stupid.

I saw this story.  Darwinism.  

I had heard that one motorcyclist had died not two. I also read that when it’s this hot they can’t airlift someone out in a helicopter as they can’t fly in this extreme heat. I feel so bad about the little boy that is just so sad.

There was a woman somewhat local that went hiking they went early and most of her group decided to not finish the hike so she left them and continued on. She made it up the top and then disappeared and didn’t come back down. There may have been a distress call after she posted a picture of herself at the top. A search commenced and they found her body not far from the trail the next day. There are several trails in San Diego that people seem to want to do even when hot and there are rescues often. Which of course puts the rescuers in danger as well. I think they have closed most of these trails in recent years which has helped.

I just don’t understand the need to do this when it’s so hot and possibly requiring a rescue. Even if fully prepared with water I just can’t imagine doing it.

I have to admit, I'm on this bench too.... 

She was doing it for charity and wanted to say she completed it.
To be honest I would have felt the same way and would definitely have wanted to complete it. I would not have turned around on a well-known path/trail, provided I had a proper amount of water and a snack. Which I would, or I wouldn't have started up. I have one of those cooling towels for your neck, too, that helps a lot when it's 90-100 degrees.

Not the same as Death Valley! But yeah I'd definitely visit.

That may be the overall high temp record—I think this one was a daily temp record (if that makes sense).  The 1983 was the record high for July 5th.   Apologies for the missing detail!

oh, and I really hope we don’t hit 122–yikes!