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A scorching heatwave reached its peak in the western United States on Sunday, accompanied by soaring temperatures of up to 128 degrees Fahrenheit (53 degrees Celsius) in the California desert..
Death Valley, California, officially reached 128 F (53 C) on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service, although the famed temperature display sign outside the Furnace Creek Visitors Center showed 133 F (56 C). ..
Thick cloud cover on Sunday meant the city was granted a modest reprieve from recent peaks, but daytime temperatures still reached highs of 114F (45.5C)..
Additionally, parts of the Pacific Northwest faced temperatures between 100 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit, posing significant risks for areas unaccustomed to such extreme heat, as many homes lack central air conditioning..
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