A record-breaking heatwave has scorched the US west, the latest in a string of extreme temperature events putting communities on high alert for heat-related illness and death as temperatures are expected to spike higher through the holiday weekend.
More than 50 million Americans live in areas now under excessive heat watches, warnings and advisories. Temperatures are expected to hit 115F (46C) in the coming days across parts of southern California, Sacramento and the San Joaquin Valley, according to the National Weather Service.
In Death Valley, temperatures were forecast to reach more than 120F (49C) – and perhaps match the highest temperature observed globally in the month of September.
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On Wednesday afternoon, heat records for this time of year broke in several California communities, including those near Los Angeles and San Diego. In Burbank and Woodland Hills, a suburb north of Los Angeles, temperatures rose to an alarming 112F (44C) smashing previous August records.
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The extreme heat also helped spur new wildfires across the state. The Route fire, which erupted in the triple-digit heat and prompted closures of Interstate 5 as residents in the area were forced to flee. The fire spread quickly, consuming thousands of acres in mere hours.
Seven firefighters battling the blaze suffered heat-related injuries according to the Los Angeles county fire department, which added five of them were taken to hospitals for care.
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The California department of emergency services said additional fire resources had been prepositioned in high-risk areas across the state as officials prepare for conditions to intensify through the weekend.
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“The National Weather Service is forecasting widespread extreme fire weather over parts of the central coast and southern California through the weekend and into next week,” officials said in an update on Wednesday, noting that both essential equipment and additional personnel were made ready in Orange and Santa Barbara counties.
“The public is urged to remain aware of their surrounding conditions and to avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation,” they added, urging residents to have emergency plans in place and load their vehicles with fuel to prepare for a fast evacuation.
Temperatures are expected to build throughout the week, with northern and southern California bracing for the highest temperatures during the long weekend. Extreme heat warnings have been triggered up and down the state, including in the San Francisco Bay area.
Parts of the Pacific north-west, Nevada, Idaho and Montana will also face dangerous temperatures. Boise, Idaho, is expected to finish August with an average temperature of 80F (27C) – the highest since record keeping began in 1875.
Temperatures are expected to be eight to 12 degrees above normal in north-west Arizona, south-east California and southern Nevada.
Across many of these areas, temperatures are expected to cool only slightly overnight – elevating the risk for heatstroke and deaths, especially for vulnerable populations who lack air conditioning.
The extreme temperatures are a result of a “heat dome” bearing over the region – a ridge of high atmospheric pressure that acts as a lid, trapping in heat.
The heatwave is just the latest of several to hit the US this summer. As they grow more frequent and intense, California has debated naming and ranking them – similarly to hurricanes – to underscore their significance.
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Extreme heat kills more people in the US than any other weather event, according to the National Weather Service. In interior northern California, the service has warned that “the entire population is at risk” of deadly heat.
California officials have warned that the heat could strain the state’s energy resources as demand for air conditioners and other appliances surge. The strain could be especially acute in a year that has already seen hydropower disrupted due to drought.
With the heatwave just beginning, officials have called for residents to conserve energy where possible to avoid outages, describing the coming days as “the most extensive heatwave in the west so far this year” in a news release.
Additional “FlexAlerts”, a warning to conserve energy “are also possible through the Labor Day weekend as record setting temperatures are forecast across much of the west”, the state’s grid operator said.
High temperatures are also expected to accelerate the formation of ground-level ozone, or smog, which exacerbates respiratory issues.
In southern California, officials have issued an ozone advisory due to the heatwave, advising people to stay indoors and avoid physical exertion.
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Officials also warn that the high temperatures could further prime the parched, drought-addled west for wildfires. Parts of the west have already seen an explosive spring and summer, with major fires in the south-west and Alaska.
On Sunday, Oregon governor, Kate Brown, declared a state of emergency due to the “imminent” threat of wildfire. “It is imperative that we act now to prevent further loss – of life, property, business, and our natural resources,” she said.
In California, which has seen a relatively quiet fire season compared with recent years, officials advise that the heat will not only further dry and prime the landscape for explosive fire, but also increase the risk of ignitions.
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“With the warming and drying trend this week and over the weekend, we will see very dangerous heat risk and increased fire weather concerns over portions of interior northern California,” advised the National Weather Service in Sacramento.
The National Interagency Fire Center has warned of high fire risk in much of northern California, due to “warm temps, gusty winds”, low humidity, and “flammable fuels”. [The Guardian, LocalToday]
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Gee, nothing here about the fact that EVERY major holiday lately has seen a big heatwave over the west, where it’s easier to engineer such things (low water vapor).
It’s getting bleeding obvious. 2 things, the dim bulbs will talk about Lordal Globing BS since it’s the only time they go outside, and more destruction of the economy as many people forego tourism and sit at home in AC.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/09/energy-company-shuts-access-home-thermostats-90-degree-heat-wave-denver/
Running my a/c now at 73°. ?
Check this out. Communists in pinko states control your smart meters. They blocked customers from changing the settings on their thermostats during a heat wave in Colorado.
That was one of my main reasons to move offgrid and set up my own power grid. That way no communist government can interfere with my power usuage. If I lived in Colorado I would be pissed off. That’s ridiculous.
Another thing is going to happen. Once these crooks get people mandated into electric vehicles, they will use the social credit score to determine how much electricity you need. Then they will tax you so hard up the ass you won’t be able to afford to live there or run a small business. Bankrupt you so they can swoop in and buy your property, like Blackrock and banks are doing.
Yep, it definitely feels hot. 91° up in the mountains east of heat dome map. The techs failed to finish the new solar upgrade, so no a/c until later today. It was 86° inside my house at 2100hrs., last night. Felt like sleeping outside on my deck in my sleeping bag, but ended up falling asleep inside. We usually get some hot days early September so this is normal. “Nothing new under the sun.” Ecclesiastes type weather. Lol.
Why…that area is a damn desert and DESERTS are hot & dry….period. don’t like it? Move to a wet area like KY. UH not you 50…I’m talking about the lefty’s.
Hahaha, ok Mike. Yeah, nobody wants lefties moving near them.
That picture of the Alien Thermometer is pretty damn interesting. Kinda wish I had one of those myself.
Ha, we had a 20% chance for rain. Booom, it rained. Temperatures dropped, and a sudden cloud burst. Storm blew in from east/south east which is weird. Normally it blows from West/south west. Maybe more monsoon weather will come through this season? Opened all my doors with security screens. Kickin back until supper time.
Another hot day typical of normal weather patterns here in the mountains for September.
* 90°F / humidity 30%/ 52°F dew point. Another 20% chance for rain at 1600hrs.
Helluva good season! Time to tap my solar a/c unit and daisy chain the fans into my pipe smoking nook. Gonna kick back and smoke some Sun Bear, special aged Virginia with a blackberry/honey casing(very light dusting). This is excellent smoke as the Virginia sweetness is top note, and since it’s aged it is extremely smooth, no bite. The perfect hot weather pipe tobacco.