 And moving inland now, Tropical Depression Barrel is bringing torrential rains, a threat of flooding and tornadoes. A vast area from Arizona north to the state of Washington is being baked by a punishing heat wave. It is dangerously hot. Watches and warnings are posted. In Death Valley, California, it's even hotter than normal. Usually a breeze is cool. This is not a cool breeze whatsoever. Tourist Drew Belt visiting Death Valley from Tupelo, Mississippi.