Millions of California residents are being warned to avoid the sun this week as the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued multiple heat advisories, with temperatures expected to soar into the 90s across a portion of Southern California.
The alerts are in effect from Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening, impacting major metropolitan and outlying communities from the Inland Empire to Los Angeles, Orange County, Ventura County and San Diego valleys.
Why It Matters
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), extreme heat can trigger heat-related illnesses, particularly among vulnerable populations such as older adults, young children and those with certain medical conditions.
The agency notes that extreme heat contributes to more than 700 deaths annually across the United States…