Western U.S. facing brutal weekend heat wave

PHOENIX Today could be one of the hottest days ever recorded on Earth, as the western U.S. falls into the grips of a dangerous heat wave. A strong high-pressure system settling over the region on Friday and through the weekend will bring extreme temperatures. The mercury may hit 130 degrees F. in Death Valley, Calif. [...] Western U.S. facing brutal weekend heat wave | www.limit.ws