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Planes, Road Burns And Snakes: 5 Things That Extreme Heat Brings

Parts of the Southwest and West are suffering through excessive heat, which is bringing problems beyond sweating and bad hair.

127 degrees in California's Death Valley. 124 degrees in Ocotillo Wells in San Diego County. 119 in Phoenix.

Parts of the Southwest and West are suffering through a heat wave, which is bringing problems beyond sweat and bad hair. Here's what's happening:

1. Airplanes can't take off

Nearly 50 flights were cancelled

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