Stay Safe: A dangerous heat wave threatens millions of people in California and the southwest

[Blue Bianchi 77]

 

(CNN) A dangerous heat wave is expected to grip California and parts of the southwest Friday and into the weekend, threatening millions of people and likely fueling existing wildfires.

 

More than 25 million people are under excessive heat watches, warnings or advisories, including in Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and Phoenix metro areas.

 

The scorching heat will bring triple-digit temperatures to Los Angeles, where the mercury is forecast to reach 105 degrees on Friday and 100 on Saturday, CNN meteorologist Haley Brink said.

Over a dozen record highs are forecast to be broken Friday afternoon across California. Areas directly along the coast seeing temperatures in the 90s and inland areas hitting the triple digits, Brink added.

 

The National Weather Service is urging residents to reduce time in the sun, drink plenty of water and especially don't leave children or pets in cars.

https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/06/us/heat-wave-wxc/index.html

[Keith & Arileidi 437]

Ouch.. I hope the power doesn't go out from all the HVAC machines running. 

[Merle 458]

I grew up in the Phoenix area. This is nothing new.