Temperatures are expected to spike with a trio of heat, thunderstorms and fire risks compounding dangers
Californians are bracing for the first major heatwave of the year, a multiday scorcher that could pose significant threats to public health and sharply heighten wildfire risks.
After a notably cooler summer, temperatures are expected to spike across the American south-west starting on Wednesday and extending through the weekend, as severe conditions expand north along the coast into British Columbia by the end of the week.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/20/california-extreme-heat-wave
Author : Gabrielle Canon
Publish date : 2025-08-20 19:12:00
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