 died from the 128-degree record temperature on Saturday. Park Ranger Matthew Lamar. So when you step out of your vehicle, it's like stepping your entire body out into an oven. It's just baking. And particularly when you're at these higher temperatures, 125, 100, and potentially 30, there's no mistaking how hot it is. California Governor Gavin Newsom urging residents to just be smart in these extreme temperatures.