Excessive heat warnings continue to impact parts of southern California, particularly the Los Angeles area, with record-breaking temperatures being observed. Yesterday, temperatures soared to 114 degrees in certain parts of California, with downtown L.A. hitting 112 degrees and the airport recording 102 degrees. Similar heatwaves have been experienced in Oregon and Washington, where temperatures have reached around 98 degrees, tying and breaking records.
The scorching conditions are expected to persist over the weekend, with temperatures well over 100 degrees forecasted for Las Vegas and Phoenix. Phoenix, in particular, is currently on a streak of 103 consecutive days above 100 degrees, breaking the previous record set in 1993.
In downtown Los Angeles, yesterday's temperature of 112 degrees marked only the third time since 1877 that such high temperatures have been recorded. This was just one degree shy of the all-time record of 113 degrees, set back in September 2010. The city is expected to continue experiencing temperatures of 100 degrees or higher through Monday, significantly above the average for this time of year, which is 84 degrees.
The prolonged heatwave in Southern California and other regions has been attributed to climate change, making extreme weather events like these more likely. The unrelenting heat has posed challenges for residents and authorities, emphasizing the importance of climate action and preparedness for such extreme conditions.
