Extreme heat waves impact the United States and Greece

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Extreme heat waves are impacting large regions of the United States and Greece.

In the United States, the National Weather Service has issued warnings across the Southern Plains, the Lower Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest. Temperatures are expected to reach or exceed 100 degrees in many areas, with potential highs of 115 to 118 degrees in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Southern California is also facing a prolonged heat event, with temperatures surpassing 100 degrees in several valleys and an increased risk of large-scale wildfires.

In Greece, a sustained heatwave has seen temperatures exceed 40 degrees Celsius in various locations. Approximately 27% of active meteorological stations in the country recorded temperatures of 37 degrees Celsius or higher. Forecasters warn of a potential new hot spell arriving around August 28 that could last into early September, accompanied by strong winds that increase the risk of wildfires.

Entities

Greece · Los Angeles County Department of Public Health · National Observatory of Athens · National Weather Service · San Fernando Valley · Santa Monica Beach · Southern California · Southern United States · United States · Weather Prediction Center

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] In parts of southeastern California, southern Nevada, and central and southwestern Arizona, temperatures above 110 degrees were expected. dnyuz.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Southern California is experiencing a heat wave with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees in the San Fernando, Santa Clarita, and Antelope valleys. sundayguardianlive.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Extreme heat warnings were issued for portions of Southern California, southern Nevada, and central and southwestern Arizona. dnyuz.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A new heat spell is forecast to arrive in Greece around August 28, potentially lasting into early September. en.protothema.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] In Greece, temperatures have exceeded 40 degrees Celsius in several areas, with 155 out of 580 meteorological stations recording temperatures of 37 degrees Celsius or higher. corfutvnews.gr · www.dnews.gr · en.protothema.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Temperatures in north-central Texas, including Dallas, were expected to reach 109 degrees on Sunday. dnyuz.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The heat wave in Southern California has created an elevated wildfire danger.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The National Weather Service issued extreme heat warnings and advisories for parts of the Southern United States, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas, and southern Arkansas. dnyuz.com