A dangerous multiday heat wave hit much of California and the U.S. Southwest, bringing near-record temperatures, particularly in desert and valley areas. The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning for Southern California and advised rescheduling outdoor activities to early morning and staying hydrated. Temperatures forecast included 97 F in downtown Los Angeles, up to 108 F in northern valleys, and potentially 120 F in Death Valley. Red flag warnings raised wildfire risk across several coastal and inland counties, prompting state firefighting deployments and opening of cooling centers in Los Angeles. Officials urged residents to avoid strenuous outdoor activity and review evacuation plans in high-risk areas.
The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning for Southern California starting Wednesday into the weekend. If outdoor activities can't be avoided, forecasters say, they should be moved to early morning hours. And everyone should hydrate.Downtown Los Angeles was forecast to reach 97 degrees Fahrenheit (36 degrees Celsius) on Friday, while valleys to the north braced for temperatures as high as 108 F (42 C). It will be several degrees hotter in desert areas including Palm Springs.
Candice Catlett, who uses a wheelchair, rolled herself toward some shade as temperatures started spiking Tuesday in downtown LA."It's sizzling hot out here," Catlett said. "I have sunblock. Hopefully, I can find some cold water. I'm trying to stay out of the direct sun."Further north, nearly-always-hot Death Valley could see a severe 120 F (49 C), the weather service said,
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