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37 million people under alert for dangerous temperatures as October heat wave bakes California
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Key Points:
- A dangerous multi-day October heat wave is impacting nearly all of California, with at least 37 million people under heat alerts as temperatures soar 20 degrees above normal, reaching the 90s and 100s across the state.
- Excessive heat warnings are in effect for Southern California cities including Los Angeles, Riverside, Temecula, and San Diego, with triple-digit highs expected and warnings lasting through Thursday evening.
- Several Southern California cities broke daily high-temperature records on Saturday, with Vista reaching 108 degrees, tying an all-time record set in 1985.
- The heat wave is forecast to expand eastward into the Great Basin, bringing temperatures in the 80s and near 90s over the next few days.
- Meanwhile, parts of the Gulf Coast and Southeast face multiple rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms, with flood watches in effect and significant rainfall expected, including up to 8-10 inches in localized areas and a high risk of flash flooding along the Texas coast.
