🔥 Southern California is on fire—figuratively speaking! An unrelenting heat wave has taken over this week, pushing temperatures to record highs and prompting health alerts across the region.
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles warned of \"another very hot day\" as temperatures soared between 108°F (42°C) and 118°F (48°C). 🥵 These scorching numbers are hitting the valleys, lower mountains, and deserts, making it feel like you're walking on the sun!
The excessive heat warning has been extended through Monday evening, so expect this heat wave to stick around a bit longer. \"A long duration heat wave will peak today, with only minor and slow improvement after through Monday,\" the agency noted.
What’s causing this mega heat? A strong high-pressure system over the Western United States is limiting onshore flow, trapping hot air over the area. This means dangerously hot conditions, especially away from the coast where overnight temperatures offer little relief. 🌡️
So, what's the game plan? Stay cool, stay hydrated, and check on your friends and family—especially the elderly and those without air conditioning. And maybe postpone that hike until things cool down a bit. 😉
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Brutal heat wave hits Southern California, health alerts issued
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