A “dangerous” heat wave began Tuesday in the southwestern United States, with very high temperatures expected for the rest of the week. Forecasters say the mercury could reach 44 degrees in suburban Los Angeles as a heat dome grips parts of California, Nevada and Arizona.
“Dangerously hot conditions are expected throughout the week,” the US weather service said.
“A prolonged period of excessive heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illness, especially for people who work or participate in outdoor activities,” they added.
At least until Monday.
Overnight temperatures aren’t expected to be much lower, so they won’t offer much respite. The heat was already sweltering Tuesday in and around Los Angeles and it’s just the beginning, according to David Sweet, a meteorologist in Oxnard, California.
“We have a heat wave that will start on Wednesday and continue at least until Monday of next week,” he said.
“During this period, we will have conditions warm enough that there will be an excessive heat alert,” he added.
It’s not unusual for Southern California to experience heat waves in September, but temperatures above 37 or 38 degrees are considered very hot even for a nearly always sunny region.
Source: BFM TV
