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fromLos Angeles Times
2 months agoThunderstorms, heat, fire weather and winds threaten SoCal as weather gets wild
Tuesday is expected to be the hottest day of the week, with warmer valley areas in L.A. County expected to reach the triple digits and temperatures in inland coastal areas ranging from the 80s to lower 90s, according to the National Weather Service. The hot weather will continue on Wednesday and coincide with a risk of thunderstorms that will persist through midday Friday.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 months agoLabor Day will be sweltering as forecasters warn of dangerous rip currents, fire risk
Dangerous rip currents, as well as elevated surf of up to six feet, could strike beaches in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, with the highest risk on south-facing shores, especially from Point Mugu to Malibu, the National Weather Service said in a beach hazards statement, which remains in effect through Monday evening. Swimmers can be pulled out to sea by the currents, and the Weather Service is advising beachgoers to stay near lifeguard towers or avoid the water altogether.
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fromFortune
3 months agoIt's so hot in the western U.S. that some people are 'wobbling' and collapsing to the ground as they walk outside
Residents of the Western U.S. sweltered in a heat wave Saturday that hospitalized some people, with temperatures forecast to hit dangerous levels throughout the weekend in Washington, Oregon, Southern California, Nevada and Arizona. About 1.2 million people were under extreme heat risk, meaning temperatures were expected to stay dangerously high with no relief overnight. The largest area under the warning was around Tucson, Arizona, where the National Weather Service forecast highs between 102 and 107 degrees Fahrenheit (39 and 42 degrees Celsius).
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fromFast Company
3 months agoAs California and the Southwest sizzle in a dangerous heat wave, the risk of wildfires rises
A dangerous multiday heat wave brought near-record temperatures and heightened wildfire risk across California and the U.S. Southwest, prompting cooling centers and firefighting deployments.
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fromSFGATE
5 months ago6 Genius Tricks for Staying Cool Without Air Conditioning This Summer
Health experts recommend staying indoors during extreme heat, and there are affordable ways to cool down your home.
Using swamp coolers and ceiling fans correctly can significantly reduce indoor temperatures.
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