CALIFORNIA – Extreme heat is approaching parts of the Pacific Southwest, with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees in some areas.
It comes as hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to Southern California for the World Cup.
Temperatures are expected to rise starting Tuesday as an intense early summer ridge of high pressure develops over the West Coast.
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This thermal dome will trap warm air at the surface and move inland, allowing temperatures to rise sharply.
An Extreme Heat Watch is in effect from Tuesday morning through Thursday evening as more than 10 million Americans, including all of Los Angeles, fall under the watch.
The heat will be a significant departure from seasonal averages. This time of year, late June, temperatures typically hover around 80 degrees.
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Dangerous heat will be felt throughout the Los Angeles metro area, creating danger for people outdoors in cities like Hollywood and Beverly Hills, where temperatures could soar into the 80s.
SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles’ World Cup stadium) relies heavily on a translucent plastic roof canopy and open sides that naturally let in cool Pacific breezes.
While this design will reduce stadium temperatures, the incoming heat can still challenge the stadium’s natural ventilation and cooling systems.
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The U.S. men’s soccer team will face Türkiye at Los Angeles Stadium on Thursday night at 10 p.m.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 4: A man walks his dog in the morning before the temperature rises, past a sign warning of high asphalt temperatures on September 4, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Compounding the problem, subtropical moisture is expected to spread north from Baja California.
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This increase in humidity will also likely lead to higher heat index values, making conditions even more oppressive, according to the FOX Forecast Center.
Original article source:Extreme heat will sweep across the southwest Pacific, putting millions at risk of triple-digit temperatures