SoCal Braces for Brutal Heat Wave as Temps Soar and Fire Risk Rises
TL;DR
Southern California is bracing for an extreme heat event this weekend, with highs from 95 to 110°F inland and up to 115°F in the Antelope Valley, and near 120°F in the low-desert areas; overnight temperatures staying around 70°F raise heat-stress risks, while drying fuels elevate wildfire danger. Officials urge staying indoors with AC, hydrating, seeking shade, and limiting strenuous outdoor activity, with beach advisories accompanying a large swell from Hurricane Genevieve.
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- Southern California heat advisory ends Monday, but 122-degree desert highs loom by Saturday Yahoo
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