Western US states baked by blistering heat wave

[Terpe]

Western US states are baking in an extended heat wave, with temperatures threatening to break the all-time high recorded on Earth.

In Phoenix, Arizona, the mercury hit 47C (116F) on Friday, and in the desert of Death Valley, California, the thermometer approached 51C.



Source:-
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-23107652

[Terpe]

I've experienced just over 42C during a trip to Agra in India.

Managed to complete a wonderful tour of the Taj Mahal but spent most of the day in a hotel, sitting in front of a fan and eating tubs and tubs of Häagen-Dazs

[marksroomspain]

Also expereienced 42c down in Seville Spain July 2010 with that type of heat its best to avoid being out.

I also landed in Qatar last July on my way to Manila and at 11.30 at night temperature was 38c it was like an oven when we stepped of the plane.

[Ako Si Jamie]

The States had a heatwave of 50 degrees+ a few years back if I recall. Far too hot. A nice cool breeze on the coast somewhere in the Phils is my preference.