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Southern California under threat of potentially deadly heat wave

2022-06-10T06:35:48.513Z


A heat wave could hit Southern California with peaks expected above 47°C. Like last year, when a “heat dome” of extremely rare intensity wreaked havoc on the entire west coast of the United States and Canada in June, a heatwave is expected to hit Southern California again. Meteorologists have issued warnings against this "excessive heat". From today and during the weekend, temperatures are expected to be 5°C to 8°C above seasonal averages. According to forecasters, it


Like last year, when a “heat dome” of extremely rare intensity wreaked havoc on the entire west coast of the United States and Canada in June, a heatwave is expected to hit Southern California again.

Meteorologists have issued warnings against this "excessive heat".

From today and during the weekend, temperatures are expected to be 5°C to 8°C above seasonal averages.

According to forecasters, it is in the interior and the desert areas that this heat wave will be felt the most.

The mercury could thus reach 45°C in the tourist town of Palm Springs and exceed 46.5°C not far from there in Borrego Springs.

Good morning!!!



Just a quick update on the heat expected late next week.

It's still looking quite warm with Fri the warmest day.

Here are the High Temperature and Heat Risk forecasts for Fri.

Not any widespread record breaking heat, but still significant.

#CAwx #LAheat pic.twitter.com/Hrt60JxnLk

— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) June 4, 2022

"We've had heat waves before this year, but not as intense or as long as this one," said Alex Tardy of the San Diego Weather Services.

In these conditions, the authorities are on alert for the most vulnerable people.

“Extreme heat waves are the deadliest climate threat facing California today.

As more and more heat waves are predicted in the years to come, it is essential for public health that we help Californians prepare for them, especially the most vulnerable, ”explains Ricardo Lara, head of the authority. insurance control.

In California, average temperatures during the summer are now 1.6°C above their level at the end of the 19th century.

Here are some ways you can stay healthy in the heat!

Remember to stay alert for heat related illness, in yourself and others.

Provide water for pets!

#CAwx #SoCal pic.twitter.com/VhdOfxOe8g

— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) June 10, 2022

In 2020, temperatures had hovered around 49.5°C in Los Angeles County and emergency department attendance had increased tenfold from normal.

Especially since at these extreme temperatures, almost the entire state of California has to deal with an equally “exceptional” drought.

A law should soon be adopted by this state to establish a general warning system in the event of extreme heat waves, as there are for hurricanes or tornadoes in other regions of the United States.

This scorching wave and chronic drought also constitutes a high risk in terms of fires.

Very HOT and DRY weather expected through Sat, along with elevated fire danger.

Record highs are likely over interior and desert areas!

Use caution in the heat and with any source of fire.

#SoCal #CAwx pic.twitter.com/HcATEktYyy

— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) June 9, 2022

Last year, the small village of Lytton, 250 km northeast of Vancouver, broke the historic heat record in Canada with 49.6°C, before being 90% destroyed a few days later. by the flames.

Source: leparis

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