California braces for dangerously high temperatures in new heatwave

Temperatures could reach 115F in the Central Valley and 120F in desert areas like Palm Springs

A new heatwave is predicted to bring dangerously hot weather to California's inland regions this week, as relentlessly high temperatures continue to torment the west coast.

Meteorologists are warning residents to prepare for potentially record-breaking" temperatures as high as 115F (46C) in the Central Valley and 120F (49C) in desert areas like Palm Springs, with temperatures in Death Valley set to approach an all-time high. The heat is predicted to start to build on Wednesday and increase through the weekend.