127 degrees, 10 days, 165 hours: Critical numbers put California's heat wave in context

Californians are facing serious risks as a heat dome brings sweltering — and potentially record-breaking — temperatures to most of the state. The heat wave has already spurred power outages and aided in wildfires spreading. It also means residents are at risk of heat-related illness. The streak of hot temperatures could become historic. Here are six numbers that put this heat wave — and its significance amidst global warming — in context. Sacramento’s all-time record high temperature of 115 degrees, set 62 years ago on June 15th 1961, is under...