Heat Wave: High temperatures pose threats to people, pets in the greater Reno, Nevada area. 

This year is projected to be the world's hottest ever recorded, as June was the 12th straight month that the world was 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than pre-industrial times, according to the European climate service Copernicus.
In Reno, the fastest warming city in the nation, temperatures are 5-10 degrees hotter than the same time last year, according to the National Weather Service. Heat waves can be deadly, particularly for older adults and those who have to work, or live, outside.
As the current heat wave continues in northern Nevada, local authorities are encouraging people to take advantage of cooling centers around town. Washoe County has set up cooling centers for community members during this latest heat wave, but for those with pets, excessive heat warnings are proving to be an issue for those without resources to escape the heat.
Video by Michelle Baker for This Is Reno.