1 week Ago By Hannah Broughton
A mini heatwave has arrived for much of California’s regions, with hot and dry conditions expected to continue for the rest of the week. Residents should plan to be out of the sun for the hottest part of the day , this is typically in the afternoon from around 3 - 6 pm. FOX 11 Meteorologist Soumada Khan said: "We are hot due to this area of high pressure that will continue to amplify and that big ridge continues to bring in winds going offshore, and that's what's helping to keep the heat in place through the end of the week.
" Urgent travel warning to those flying out of U.S. airport as a result of Trump layoffs How a dad made a friend dig his own grave and kill himself after raping daughter, 6 Who and where is being impacted by the heatwave? The heatwave is sweeping most of the state of California , but those in the valley areas should be particularly cautious of the hot and dry weather.
When will the California heatwave begin? It’s already begun, but temperatures are expected to cool slightly over the weekend. Concern for certain parts of California due to wild temperatures. While most of the region will experience highs in the upper 70s and low 80s, which is manageable for most Californians, in places such as Indio it will be hitting just over 100 degrees.
In weather conditions such as this, it is even more important to make sure you are hydrated and out of the sun during the hottest part of the day. Those attending the music festival Coachella should be extra cautious to avoid heat stroke. Other regions are expected to get highs into the 90s, including parts of the Inland Empire, as well as in the Santa Clarita, San Fernando, San Gabriel, and Antelope valleys.
How is a heatwave created? Heatwaves occur commonly in summer when high pressure develops across an area. High-pressure systems move slowly and can persist over an area for a long period, such as days or weeks. Typically hotter regions are experiencing more heatwaves these days, and experts believe this is due to climate change .
Hot periods throughout California and the western United States are becoming more frequent and more lethal. The region's warming has accelerated in recent years, and seven of the past eight years have been the warmest on record..
