US EditionHeat wave continues: Southern California braces for possible record temps
Southern California faces record overnight temperatures above 80 degrees, with red flag warnings for wildfire risk due to dry vegetation and unstable weather, officials said.
- Southern California is experiencing a severe heat wave starting Thursday, with temperatures soaring into the triple digits and extreme heat warnings active through Saturday night.
- The heat wave results from a strong high-pressure system centered over the Four Corners, which locks in heat and brings monsoonal moisture to the region.
- A red flag warning remains active through Saturday night for the foothill regions in the Los Angeles and Ventura areas, heightening fears of rapid wildfire spread due to dry lightning and elevated temperatures.
- Temperatures are forecasted to reach 107 degrees in Woodland Hills and over 110 degrees in the Mojave Desert, while nights remain unusually warm, with lows above 70 degrees across much of the L.A. Basin, Daniel Swain said.
- Officials advise residents to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity during peak heat, and use cooling centers across Los Angeles to reduce health risks and prepare for potential fire emergencies.
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