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Two states face deadly threat and tell millions of residents to stay indoors and NOT drink coffee
California and Nevada residents have been urged to avoid drinking coffee and stay indoors as temperatures sore into the triple digits this weekend.
Those in the desert regions of Nevada and southeastern California are currently under an extreme heat warning until the end of Saturday night.
The National Weather Service issued advice earlier this week cautioning those in the areas to avoid alcohol and caffeine as it will speed up dehydration.
An extreme heat warning is currently in place across areas including Sacramento, Chico and Modesto.
The notice added: 'Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
'Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.'
In central California, cities including Merced, Bakersfield, and Tulare are expected to see the mercury climb as high as 106F.
While Trinity, Mendocino and Lake Counties could see temperatures sore as high as 105F.
The National Weather Service issued advice earlier this week cautioning those in the areas to avoid alcohol and caffeine as it will speed up dehydration
The Death Valley, known for its incredibly high temperatures, is expected to hit a scorching 115F.
Dr. Gregory Hartt, ER medical director at Mercy Medical Center Redding, told Newsweek: 'As temperatures climb, we anticipate a corresponding increase in ER visits due to heat-related illnesses.
'A critical component of heat wave preparedness is proactively ensuring adequate staffing levels, supplies, and cooling measures are in place to effectively manage the influx of patients.'
Bloomberg also reported that at least 26 daily records could be either broken or tied across the West over the weekend with the high temperatures.
Bob Oravec, with the US Weather Prediction Center, told the outlet: 'It looks like it will be a pretty short heat wave.'
Temperatures will start to fall slightly on Sunday as low pressure builds up across the West.
Extreme heat is now one of the deadliest weather risks in the US, with an estimated 1,220 people dying each year from it, according to the CDC.
The scorching temps comes after a series of devastating wildfires devastated Southern California earlier this year.
Horrifying blazes killed 30 people across the state, wiping out nearly 17,000 structures including homes, schools, and businesses. The rebuild will take years.
