Summer travelers heading to California and the greater Southwest region this week will be walking into scorching heat, with temperatures expected to stay above 110 degrees Fahrenheit for days. What is usually considered the peak travel season for outdoor activities has now become a battle against the relentless weather conditions.

Not only does this kind of heat make sightseeing uncomfortable, but it can be downright dangerous. From heat exhaustion to dehydration, the situation can turn life-threatening fast. These risks also don't just apply to tourists. This heat wave is raising concerns about how safe it is for anyone, including locals, to be outside.

Luckily, officials aren't taking any chances. Warnings are already in place, and with wildfire risks climbing alongside the heat, anyon

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