Heat Wave Hits SoCal with Fire Risk | Bakersfield News

Southern California braces for a brutal heat wave peaking Wednesday, with temps 10-17 degrees above normal and valleys hitting triple digits—Woodland Hills could soar to 105-110. Add sticky humidity from monsoonal moisture and dry vegetation, and you’ve got a dangerous fire risk. Red flag warnings are in effect for L.A. and Ventura mountains, with Santa Barbara facing 50 mph gusts. Fire crews are prepping for potential outbreaks, though relief arrives Thursday-Friday with cooling. While this heat wave may not be record-breaking, climate scientists confirm global warming is making such extremes more frequent, longer, and deadlier. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f252c774581009ea