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LA could hit 115 degrees this week. We have tips for staying safe
LA could hit 115 degrees this week. We have tips for staying safe
By
Jacob Margolis
Published Aug 30, 2024 1:42 PM
A heat wave is expected to develop this week, with temperatures potentially reaching 100 degrees in downtown L.A. and 115 degrees in the valleys and deserts, according to the National Weather Service.
Why now
The first two weeks of September are typically the hottest of the year. Cooler days should start to pop up around early October. In 2020, we experienced 120 degree temperatures in L.A. during the same time period.
Yes, this is fire weather
Fuels are cured and ready to burn, so lookout for fire starts. The heat lends itself to extreme fire behavior and can inhibit firefighting efforts.
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By
Jacob Margolis
Published Aug 30, 2024 1:42 PM
A heat wave is expected to develop this week, with temperatures potentially reaching 100 degrees in downtown L.A. and 115 degrees in the valleys and deserts, according to the National Weather Service.
Why now
The first two weeks of September are typically the hottest of the year. Cooler days should start to pop up around early October. In 2020, we experienced 120 degree temperatures in L.A. during the same time period.
Yes, this is fire weather
Fuels are cured and ready to burn, so lookout for fire starts. The heat lends itself to extreme fire behavior and can inhibit firefighting efforts.
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