Heat Warning Issued as 450,000 Told Stay Inside for 60 Hours in California
Summary
A heat warning was issued for parts of Southern California’s desert areas, where about 450,000 people were told to stay indoors for around 60 hours. Temperatures are expected to rise above 100 degrees from Sunday through Tuesday, increasing risks of heat-related illnesses.Key Facts
- The National Weather Service issued extreme heat watches for Southern California desert regions.
- About 450,000 residents in areas like Imperial County, Salton Sea, Coachella Valley, and parts of San Diego County were urged to stay inside.
- Temperatures could reach between 104 and 112 degrees from Sunday through Tuesday evening.
- The heat event is expected to last roughly 60 hours with afternoon highs over 100 degrees.
- Heat-related illnesses can increase during extreme heat, including heat cramps, exhaustion, and stroke.
- Officials advised people to stay in air-conditioned places, avoid sun exposure, drink plenty of fluids, and for outdoor workers to take frequent breaks.
- OSHA recommends moving anyone with heat illness symptoms to a cool place and calling 911 immediately if heat stroke is suspected.
- The heat wave is unusual for May but not as severe as the March heat wave in the region.
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