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2024 - 10 - 2

When the Sun Turns Up the Heat: California's Scorching October Records!

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California is heating things up this October with record temperatures, heat advisories, and a dash of political tension!

Californians woke up to sizzling temperatures this October, as a heat wave gripped the Golden State, breaking multiple records and pushing many residents to seek refuge indoors. With triple-digit temperatures blanketing various regions, it's safe to say that summer made an unwelcome return. The National Weather Service warned of excessive heat advisories in areas like the San Francisco Bay and Southern California, with the latter bracing for what is anticipated to be the hottest day of this record-setting wave. As people flock to air-conditioned spaces to escape the sweltering heat, questions about safety regulations for outdoor workers are becoming increasingly critical.

In addition to scorching temperatures, the political landscape of North Carolina is heating up—ironically enough—over the issue of heat safety regulations for outdoor workers. As outdoor jobs, especially in agricultural settings, become riskier due to extreme heat, there is a concerted effort to make strides on this front, with regulations set to appear on the ballot this November. While one state seeks solutions, Californians continue to deal with the unrelenting heat, prompting conversation around workplace safety and ensuring the well-being of those who brave the elements.

Forecasters in the Bay Area had to revise their predictions on the heat wave, extending the advisory as relentless temperatures persisted longer than expected. With daytime highs hitting up to 109 degrees in regions like the San Fernando Valley, it’s an uncomfortable time for residents who are eagerly awaiting cooler weather. Meanwhile, worries grow over potential fire hazards with these extreme temperatures sizzling ever so close to concerns of summer wildfires returning. Amid these eerie forecasts, individuals are urged to stay hydrated and watch out for heat exhaustion.

In a curious twist of irony, while California is striving to protect its outdoor workers, the state's prisons remain exempt from workplace heat protections, raising eyebrows amid increasing heat. On a brighter note, with various regions preparing for the transition to low-carbon heating systems, a newly launched website provides guidance on upgrading to energy-efficient heat pumps—a hot topic of conversation during this heated season.

Fact check: Did you know that heat pumps are viewed as one of the most environmentally friendly heating systems? They use up to 75% less energy than traditional heating systems. And here's another fun nugget: the hottest temperature ever recorded in California was 134°F in Furnace Creek on July 10, 1913, a record that makes even the current October heat wave seem mild!

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October heat wave breaks several California records, and more ... (Los Angeles Times)

The month kicked off with triple-digit temperatures in many parts of the state, with millions of Californians under heat advisories through at least ...

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Major change made to San Francisco Bay Area heat wave forecast (SFGate)

A heat wave bringing sizzling temperatures to the San Francisco Bay Area was originally forecast to peak on Tuesday. That has changed.

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'An invisible threat:' Behind the push for heat safety rules in North ... (WUNC)

Protecting outdoor workers from extreme heat is on the ballot in North Carolina this November. As days get hotter, people who work outdoors in agriculture, ...

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When will the Bay Area heat wave end? (KRON4)

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The National Weather Service forecast for the greater San Francisco Bay Area for Wednesday calls for hot conditions with clear and ...

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Longitudinal welding system automates heat pump production (The Fabricator)

Weil Technology's Variostar system is at the heart of a flexible process chain for automated production of stainless and carbon steel pressure vessels.

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Bay Area sees more extreme temperatures. When will heat wave end? (San Francisco Chronicle)

More record-breaking temperatures are on tap for San Francisco and the Bay Area on Wednesday as the heat wave continues.

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Southern California braces for hottest day of record-setting heat wave (KTLA)

Brace yourself Southern California, Wednesday is expected to be the hottest day of an already record-breaking early autumn heat wave.

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Relentless heat continues to scorch Bay Area; excessive heat ... (CBS San Francisco)

The excessive heat scorching the Bay Area is lasting longer than originally forecast, with dangerously hot weather and fire concerns persisting through the ...

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How hot will it be today? See the record highs stifling Californians ... (The Desert Sun)

The San Fernando Valley and Santa Clarita Valley areas will experience daytime highs of up to 109 degrees, according to the NWS Los Angeles. Canoga Park and ...

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TIMELINE: Record highs almost certain again with dangerous heat ... (KGO-TV)

ABC7 News meteorologist Drew Tuma has your AccuWeather forecast for Wednesday. SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Heat risk is major to extreme Wednesday ...

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Sweltering Bay Area heat wave continues (KALW)

It's already a scorcher in the Bay Area today and forecasters say it's going to stay that way for at least another day before residents get any relief.

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California exempts prisons from workplace heat protections despite ... (Environmental Health News)

California prisons are excluded from new indoor heat regulations, raising concerns as extreme heat poses a growing risk to incarcerated workers.

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Newly-launched website provides helpful guidance on heat pumps ... (nesta)

Renovation tips on how to prepare your home for a heat pump. Transitioning from gas boilers to low-carbon heating systems such as heat pumps will be essential ...

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San Francisco Bakes in Extreme Heat (The New York Times)

It's hot in Northern California this week, and some places won't see relief for days.

Sonoma County Health Officer extends health advisory concerning ... (County of Sonoma)

County of Sonoma Health Officer Dr. Tanya Phares has extended a health advisory in response to the National Weather Service's Excessive Heat Warning for much of ...

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California Takes Action During October Heat Wave | Cal OES News (Cal OES News)

With unusually high temperatures forecast for the first week of October in some parts of the state, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services ...

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Here's how extreme heat waves are impacting Bay Area residents ... (KGO-TV)

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- The excessive heat is changing people's lives in big and small ways. An Associated Press poll found nearly 70% of Americans said ...

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Record heat makes for a sweltering start to October in the West (NBC News)

Across the U.S., 36 million people are under heat alerts. In parts of Arizona, California and Nevada, temperatures are expected to be 10 to 25 degrees ...

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Historic October heat in the West made possible by climate change (ABC News)

Human-amplified climate change is making it more likely that extreme heat lasts longer into fall, as record-breaking temperatures blanket much of the ...

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Study reveals limits of using land surface temperature to explain ... (University of Miami)

Scientists at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, used satellite remote sensing data to explore how LST ...

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Record October heat expected to last across the Southwest: 'It's not ... (USA TODAY)

On Wednesday, about 39 million people in the region were under heat alerts, according to the National Weather Service.

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The United States just witnessed its most extreme October heat (The Washington Post)

An exceptional autumn heat wave, which began in the southwestern United States last week, sent temperatures soaring to 117 degrees in Palm Springs, Calif., on ...

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Coastal areas surprisingly hot as heat wave sweeps Santa Cruz ... (KSBW The Central Coast)

The weather is hot this week, both inland and even along the coast. An intense heat wave is affecting Santa Cruz County, even along the coast.

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Miami-Dade study questions reliability of land surface temperature ... (Phys.Org)

A study published in the journal PLOS Climate on October 2, 2024, examines the effectiveness of using land surface temperatures (LSTs) as proxies for ...

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When hikers need assistance on days with extreme heat, National ... (ABC News)

When visitors venture to the parks on days when temperatures exceed triple digits, they are not only are they putting themselves at risk, but the park ...

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Fall heat won't keep families from popular Morgan Hill pumpkin patch (KGO-TV)

Triple-digit temperatures are not stopping families from visiting Spina Farms in Morgan Hill, which is as if Jurassic Park meets a pumpkin patch.

City Announces Second Round of Heat Pump Incentives (Lincoln.ne.gov)

Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today announced the launch of the second phase of the City's Heat Pump Incentive, following the success of the pilot initiative ...

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California's heat wave to come 'roaring back' this weekend (Los Angeles Times)

Daily temperature records around California continued to be set this week as an unusual October heat wave broiled the state and stymied firefighters' ...

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The heat is here until the weekend. Tips on how to keep yourself ... (89.3 KPCC)

Warnings and advisories: Excessive heat watch and Red Flag warning today. Excessive heat warning Saturday through Monday. We've seen high heat in the Southland ...

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California heat wave smashes records, but the worst is still to come (The Seattle Times)

The triple-digit temperatures have put millions of Californians under heat advisories. The dangerously hot temperatures have increased concerns about fire ...

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Fall heat wave: 111 in Woodland Hills among record-breaking ... (KTLA)

An early autumn heat wave shattered several California records during the event's hottest day Wednesday. The San Fernando Valley region was among the ...

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California to see unusual October heat wave with record-setting ... (The Hill)

California is set to see an unusual October heat wave with a chance of record-setting temperatures in the coming days, the National Weather Service (NWS) ...

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California officials take action during record-breaking October heat ... (VVdailypress.com)

Unusually high temperatures forecast for the first week of October in parts of California are prompting state leaders to offer help.

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TIMELINE: Here's when Bay Area will see relief from persistent heat ... (KGO-TV)

ABC7 meteorologist Drew Tuma says these warnings and advisories will likely get extended through the weekend. While temperatures Thursday are not as extreme as ...

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October heat wave sets records in California and Arizona (NBC News)

More than 50 heat records were broken in the western U.S. on Wednesday. · New daily temperature records set included a high of 108 degrees Fahrenheit in Phoenix ...

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Excessive heat warning extended into Friday as October heat wave ... (CBS 5)

An excessive heat warning has been extended for much of the Bay Area through late Friday night, as a late season heat wave continues to bring hot ...

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