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LOS ANGELES (CNS) – A red flag warning his been issued today for the
greater Los Angeles area and is expected to continue through 10 p.m., according
to the National Weather Service.
During this time, there will be a greater chance of brush and wild fires
due to excessive heat and wind.
Meanwhile, temperatures are expected to be somewhat cooler today after
days of sizzling heat that prompted warnings to keep an eye on pets and the
elderly over the weekend.
Temperatures topped 100 degrees Friday in areas including Burbank, Van
Nuys, Chatsworth and Lancaster, while Woodland Hills pushed the 110-degree
mark, according to the National Weather Service.
Saturday’s high was 97 degrees. Today’s NWS forecast calls for a high
temperature that’s 10 degrees cooler than Saturday at 87 degrees.
And with the continuing fire warning, the NWS cites the possibility of
increased fire danger as the hot temperatures combine with dry conditions and
gusty winds. The red flag warning covers the Los Angeles County Mountains,
Angeles National Forest and Antelope and Santa Clarita valleys, where the Sand
Fire continues to rage and spread.
Forecasters warned that the triple-digit heat could present a danger to
some residents, and demand for electricity could be high, creating the
possibility of outages.
“Never, ever leave people or pets in enclosed vehicles, even for a
short period of time,” the NWS warned. “Take extra precautions if you work or
spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early
morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink
plenty of water.”
NWS officials noted, however, that the heat wave is not expected to
break local records.
“Friday through Sunday mark the 10-year anniversary of one of the
hottest events on record for any month — Woodland Hills hit 119 on July 22,
2006, the all-time high for any of our climate stations,” according to the
Weather Service.
Inland areas could see higher-than-normal temperatures as late as next
Tuesday, although coastal areas should especially see a cooling trend beginning
today, forecasters said.
CNS-07-24-2016 06:53