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October heat wave brings record temperatures to California
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A multi-day heat wave is affecting California in early October, with excessive heat warnings issued for Southern California including Los Angeles, Riverside and San Diego, in effect until Thursday. ABC News reports at least 37 million people are under heat alerts, with temperatures forecast to reach 20 degrees above normal, into the 90s and 100s Fahrenheit. The Guardian reports Burbank recorded 39C (about 102F) on Saturday, close to an October record set in 1987. At least eight Southern California cities broke daily high-temperature records on Saturday. NBC News also reported on heavy rain affecting Gulf Coast states during the same period.
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Excessive heat warnings were issued for parts of Southern California, including Los Angeles, through Thursday
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At least 37 million people were under heat alerts in California
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Temperatures were forecast to reach the 90s and 100s Fahrenheit (high 30s Celsius), about 20 degrees above normal
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Burbank recorded 39C on Saturday, nearing the October record set in 1987
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At least eight Southern California cities broke daily high-temperature records on Saturday
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Gulf Coast states were simultaneously experiencing heavy rain
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Extreme heat warnings issued for parts of southern California
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- The GuardianLeft
Extreme heat warnings issued for parts of southern California
Temperatures in US state forecast to hit high 30s celsius this week, while regions in Indonesia grapple with wildfires The National Weather Service in the US has issued extreme heat warnings for parts of southern California, including Los Angeles, until Thursday, as temperatures …
- ABC NewsLeft
October heat wave continues to bake California, breaking multiple temperature records
At least 37 million people are under heat alerts on Sunday as a dangerous multi-day October heat wave continues across nearly all of California.
- NBC NewsLeft
Tens of millions on alert for dangerous heat
A dangerous October heat wave is gripping California with triple digit temperatures and little relief in sight. Meanwhile, Gulf Coast states are dealing with heavy rain. NBC News’ Dana Griffin reports.
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- NBC NewsLeftOct 3, 7:06 PM EDT
- ABC NewsLeftOct 4, 1:11 PM EDT
- The GuardianLeftOct 5, 4:20 AM EDT
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