Planes are GROUNDED and door knobs are so hot that they BURN hands in Nevada and Phoenix as temperatures soar to a record-breaking 120F

Tuesday, June 20, 2017
By Paul Martin

Weather forecast predicts a high of 120 degrees on Tuesday in Phoenix, and Las Vegas will reach 117 degrees
American Airlines has canceled more than 43 flights for Tuesday out of the Sky Harbor International Airport
Extreme heat creates changes in the air density that makes it harder for airplanes to take off
Airlines respond to extreme temperatures by imposing weight restrictions like carrying less cargo and fuel
Officials are warning people to be careful when touching surfaces exposed to the sun – doorknobs, steering wheels and car shifters
Gulf Coast states are preparing for heavy rain and flooding as a strong weather system is approaching
Tropical storm warning issued for a section of Louisiana’s coast – Cameron, Louisiana, to Intracoastal City
The system’s maximum sustained winds early Tuesday are near 40 mph and it’s expected reach the coast either late Wednesday

By REGINA F. GRAHAM
DAILYMAIL.COM
20 June 2017

Temperatures are set to soar to 120F in the Southwestern part of the United States on the first day of summer, causing flights to be cancelled and health warnings issued.

The heat wave is threatening to bring the ‘deadly’ temperatures to several parts of Arizona, but the wrath of the extreme warm weather is also being felt across Nevada and California as well.

Las Vegas is likely to hit 117F on Tuesday, as excessive heat warnings cover almost all of California.

The National Weather Service has been forecasting Tuesday highs of 120F or above in Phoenix for the past several days, a number not seen in the desert city for more than 20 years.

‘That’s deadly heat no matter how you slice it,’ weather service meteorologist Chris Breckenridge said.

American Airlines canceled more than 43 flights on Tuesday in Phoenix operated by regional jets because of the heat. Officials say when the temperature soars, it’s harder for airplanes to take off.

The airline also said it will allow Phoenix passengers flying during the peak heat Monday through Wednesday to change flights without a fee.

American Airlines spokesman Ross Feinstein said the smaller regional jets flown by its partners can’t operate once the temperature hits 118. That maximum is set by Bombardier, the manufacturer.

Larger airliners made by Boeing and Airbus have higher maximum operating temperatures, but airlines still need to closely monitor the weight of the jets during the heat.

Feinstein said the carrier began limiting sales on some flights to prevent the planes from exceeding maximum weight for safe takeoff in the hot conditions.

Airlines can use other strategies for limiting weight during hot weather, such as not fueling completely, then making a refueling stop.

Phoenix and Las Vegas are used to 110-degree heat, but temperatures above 115 are rare.

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