Increased wildfire threat and heat cause power outages in Northern California
The start of a prolonged and potentially dangerous heat wave Tuesday coincided with elevated fire conditions in Northern California, prompting…
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California heat death toll rises
As California heads into a dangerous holiday heat wave that will blanket millions of residents in triple-digit temperatures, state and…
Major heat wave expected to hit much of California next week
A major heat wave expected in California during the week of July 4 is already prompting heat warnings for much…
California experiences a pre-summer surge in wildfires, “alarming” for the rest of the year
California's summer is off to a fiery start after an explosion of wildfire activity across the state this week, with…
Hot and sticky conditions with a chance of thunderstorms in Southern California this weekend
Welcome to summer, SoCal. High temperatures and monsoon humidity threaten to make things warm and sticky across the South, with…
Wildfire risks in California increase due to upcoming heat dome
Another bout of dangerous triple-digit heat is headed to much of inland California this weekend, creating new concerns for firefighters…
What is the difference between a heat dome and a heat wave?
It sounds like something out of a horror movie, like “The Blob” or “Godzilla.” But “heat domes” are far from…
'Heat dome' will bring high temperatures and dangerous heat to California
A major early-season heat wave is expected to hit much of inland California this week, with highs topping 100 from…
How does climate change cause heat waves?
Climate change is transforming the character of the West's hottest periods, making them more frequent, more persistent and more deadly.…