October heat wave continues to bake California, breaking multiple temperature records
Summary
A strong heat wave is affecting nearly all of California, with temperatures reaching 20 degrees above normal and breaking multiple daily records in Southern California cities. Meanwhile, the Gulf Coast and Southeast regions are experiencing heavy rain and flash flood watches due to ongoing storms.Key Facts
- About 37 million people in California are under heat alerts because of a multi-day October heat wave.
- Temperatures in California are rising into the 90s and 100s, especially in cities like Los Angeles, Riverside, Temecula, San Diego, Anaheim, and Santa Ana.
- Southern California cities, including San Diego and Vista, have set or tied records for high temperatures.
- The extreme heat warnings in Southern California will last until 8 p.m. local time on Thursday.
- The heat wave will expand east into the Great Basin area, with temperatures expected to reach the 80s and 90s.
- Heavy rain and thunderstorms are occurring from parts of Louisiana to Florida and Georgia, causing flood watches.
- Areas from New Orleans to Jacksonville, Florida, face risks of flash flooding with possible rainfall totals of 2 to 6 inches, and in some places, 8 to 10 inches.
- The lower Texas coast has a significant risk of heavy rainfall, with rates up to 1 to 2 inches per hour.
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