Extreme heat continues out west as tropical disturbance impacts the Gulf Ccoast
Summary
A strong heat wave is affecting the western United States, with some places in California experiencing record high temperatures for October. At the same time, a tropical weather system is causing heavy rain in central Florida and may develop into a tropical storm or hurricane near the Gulf Coast this weekend.Key Facts
- More than 35 million people in California are under heat alerts due to temperatures 5 to 15 degrees above normal.
- Los Angeles has recorded four straight days above 100 degrees in October for the first time ever.
- Southern California could see temperatures up to 106 degrees, with coastal areas between 90 and 100 degrees.
- The heat wave is expected to last through midweek and ease by the weekend.
- Central Florida is experiencing daily rain showers from a stalled weather front, with up to 2 inches of rain possible each day.
- A tropical depression is likely to form near the Gulf Coast soon and could strengthen into a tropical storm or hurricane.
- This storm may make landfall along the central Gulf Coast between New Orleans and Tallahassee as early as Saturday.
- Rain totals of 2 to 5 inches are expected in parts of the Gulf Coast this weekend, with low risk of major flooding.
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