Extreme Heat Wave Impacts Southern California Infrastructure and Tourism Centers
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What happened
The National Weather Service issued advisories regarding a severe heat wave affecting Southern California, including the areas of Temecula and Palm Springs. The heat wave began to intensify on Sunday, with highs reaching 87 in Temecula and 95 in Palm Springs. Forecasters warned that temperatures in the Coachella Valley and Palm Springs were expected to reach triple digits again by Wednesday through the rest of the week.
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Why it matters
The extreme weather pattern is causing operational strains on infrastructure in the affected regions. The advisories detail the conditions under which the heat wave is peaking, with temperatures forecast to be up to 10 to 15 degrees above normal in low elevations west of the mountains.
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Who's involved
- National Weather ServiceU.S. forecasting agency providing advisories on weather patterns
- TemeculaCity in Riverside County, California, affected by extreme weather forecasts
- Palm SpringsResort city in Riverside County, southern California, subject to weather advisories
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Tropical Storm Rachel cleared out of Coachella Valley, while Tropical Storm Hilary set rainfall records in Palm Springs.Sub-event
Extreme weather causes infrastructure and resort disruptions in Southern California.1 source
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The entities involved
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National Weather Service
U.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Temecula
city in Riverside County, California, United States of America
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Palm Springs
resort city in Riverside County, southern California, United States