Extreme heat warnings issued for parts of southern California
Summary
Parts of southern California are facing extreme heat, with temperatures reaching nearly 39°C and fire risks rising due to strong high pressure. Meanwhile, Indonesia is experiencing a severe wildfire season fueled by dry conditions, while the Pacific Ocean has an active typhoon season with Super Typhoon Choi-Wan causing disruptions near Japan.Key Facts
- Southern California, including Los Angeles and Burbank, has extreme heat warnings until Thursday.
- Burbank reached 39°C, close to the October record set in 1987.
- A strong high-pressure area is causing hot weather and higher fire risk in southern California.
- Indonesia is experiencing a severe wildfire season, especially in western Kalimantan (Borneo) and southern Sumatra.
- Dry soils and peat in Indonesia help fires spread quickly and produce toxic smoke affecting nearby countries like Malaysia and Singapore.
- El Niño weather patterns contribute to drought and wildfires in Indonesia and increase tropical cyclones in the Pacific.
- Super Typhoon Choi-Wan, a category 4 storm with winds up to 150 mph, hit the Northern Mariana Islands, causing power outages and closures.
- Choi-Wan is expected to weaken and move away from mainland Japan in the coming week.
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