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A severe October heat wave has shattered multiple temperature records across Southern California, with downtown Los Angeles marking an unprecedented consecutive streak of 100-degree days.
According to reports from ABC News and CBS News Los Angeles, over 35 million people have been placed under extreme heat alerts.
Notable Record Highs
- Downtown Los Angeles: Reached 104°F, breaking previous daily records and marking its fourth consecutive day of 100+ degree heat (an October record).
- Santa Ana: Hit 106°F–107°F, surpassing previous historical highs.
- Anaheim: Reached 104°F–105°F, breaking records from 2020.
- San Diego: Hit 97°F to 105°F in surrounding areas.
- Woodland Hills (Pierce College): Reached 106°F.
- Long Beach Airport: Tied or reached 104°F.
- Hollywood Burbank Airport: Reached 102°F.
Causes and Conditions
- High-Pressure Ridge: A persistent high-pressure system parked over the West Coast is producing sinking, warming air.
- Lack of Relief: Warm ocean temperatures and weak downslope winds have reduced the normal coastal sea breeze that acts as a natural cooling mechanism.
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5 hours ago — Among the notable record highs were 104 degrees in downtown Los Angeles, 104 degrees at Long Beach Airport, 102 degrees at Hollywood Burbank ...
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