Triple-digit summer heatwave scorches Southern California

Amid a blistering heatwave in Southern California, many residents are flocking to Lake Perris in Riverside County to cool off.
With an excessive heatwave warning in place and temperatures set to hit triple digits across the Southland this week, local and state officials have activated resources toward an Extreme Temperature Response Plan by opening free cooling centers across most counties and enforcing heat protections for outdoor workers.
KTLA's Shelby Nelson reports on July 2, 2024.
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[@GXPedition460]

You just can’t put relaxing in “Refreshing water” and a “drowned missing man” in the same news 😂

[@charliejonas4609]

Nor can you put refreshing water and Lake Perris in the same sentence.

[@debwilson61]

Oh no, 95 degrees in the summer. The world is ending 😂

[@ThornEternal]

Yeah I’m in SoCal and it just really isn’t newsworthy lmaooo

[@manicmechanic24]

It was 103° here in the southwest, just like every summer for the past 60 years.

[@prestonarmer277]

Who would have ever thought that summer would be hot

[@raulsanchez9795]

Public beach is nasty but pefect for expirement observation.

[@andrewhete183]

Better not say California will have drought with all that water we got.

[@willow.bell.illustration]

As a Mojave desert transplant. Please understand this isn't just complaints about typical summer temperatures. It's because each summer is getting progressively more hotter. Case in point when I first moved to the desert 3 years ago we had temperatures of 100, the next year we were seeing 110, and now this year we're expecting to see 116. Give me hot any day, not unstable, slowly rising temperatures at an alarming rate. Yes the typical summer temps fluctuate here, but the number of "record breaking" temps continue to be uncomfortably common.

[@rawlvee]

well expect worse as time passes

[@shamancredible8632]

You're insane. This year is near solar maximum. Look it up.

[@robertopinatorres2363]

Ive seen those temperatures go up and down my whole life, so idk why you tripping for something that happens every year

[@WBWLM]

Some summers are hotter than others, but it’s been 116 degrees since 92’. You can literally google past temps. Nice try though.

[@jason-hy8ci]

Maybe you should have moved to Cook County, MT. They don't have this "problem".

[@WBWLM]

Happens every year during the summer season.

[@jason-hy8ci]

Yeah, ya' know now that I think about it, it seems to happen EVERY YEAR. These Libs. don't quit.

[@WorkwithMe287]

The 10 warmest years on historical record occurred in the past decade, 2014 to 2023. Thats not normal. And we keep beating temp records. So its not just that heatwaves and hotter summers are happening mote frequently, were also experiencing higher temp averages.

[@deborahconkle6822]

Ahhh,the memories I have of summer heat waves in the summer,in Southern California. I grew up there as a kid and into my adulthood. We all just knew you pay attention and look after each other.

[@MaryLopez-em3rc]

I had no idea. It was hot today, here at the Oxnard coast it didn’t beat 68.

[@Network126]

I'm homeless in my van soaked in sweat...

[@salsalabaca291]

Cool guy 0:48

[@commanderbell1965]

Because it's summer

[@willow.bell.illustration]

It's not just summer, it's the fact that summer has been getting increasingly hotter every year that passes. Is it usually hot, yes, but not like this. Unstable temps are terrifying, especially if you live without AC, like myself. Where I live in the Mojave, for example, summer temps have gone up 5 degrees each year since I moved here. Locals are even stunned. Over 3 years it's gone from 100 degree summers, to 110 the next year, now this year we're seeing 116!!!! That's extremely abnormal and unsettling.

[@commanderbell1965]

@willow.bell.illustration It happen before

[@jason-hy8ci]

So, in three years it will be 130+ degrees and in 7 years it will be 150+ and in another 11 years 170+ and in another......

[@WorkwithMe287]

@@jason-hy8cino. But the 10 warmest years on average globally have occurred in the past decade, 2014 to 2023. And its just getting warmer. Those are verifiable facts.

[@commanderbell1965]

@@WorkwithMe287 And get colder in the winter. Beat goes on

[@edmundmcgrath213]

Residents of Tijuana sessaa

[@martinrojas7595]

Those two girls are weird

[@Theskyisgreen436]

What's new?? More downing soon. Adults, ego, and alcohol are factors.

[@shamancredible8632]

for all those who don't know, this year is near solar maximum. The sun goes from solar minimum to solar maximum and back every 11 years. That means this year there is more solar activity than about 5 and a half years ago, and 5 and a half years from now we will be at solar minimum. Please don't be scammed by people who think short term temperature projections are accurate to geological timescales.

[@WorkwithMe287]

Does that mean after this year were going to experience lower temps? Because the past 10 years straight have been the warmest on record, with 2023 being the warmest.

[@Mayaisawesome91]

Ok thnx

[@willow.bell.illustration]

@@shamancredible8632 So based on the projections of this solar maximum having some of the hottest temps on record, that means the next one will be even hotter at peak temps. Thank you for the awesome info. That is even scarier to think about.

[@raulsanchez9795]

I hate california!!!

[@rawlvee]

same

[@BradThePitts]

How is the weather in Moscow today?

[@duderdude4831]

Lol Bot

[@sarahschannel1980]

I'm with you.. So glad I left that lost cause state. And not because of the weather. Because of all of the other b.s. that is California. It's too late to save it, total lost cause. Sad. Very sad. Its truly a beautiful state without the ppl in it. But it only continues to get worse and worse. These past 4 years have utterly put the nails in the coffin. Biden has ruined this country especially boarder state, but now all states r waking up and realizing what's been happening to boarder states all of this time. Totally destroyed this country.. PERIOD....

[@duderdude4831]

@@sarahschannel1980 Trump blocked Biden's border security. But keep living in your fantasy land

[@manicmechanic24]

🗣 Oh, my god, climate change! Global warming! The greenhouse effect! There's a giant hole in the ozone layer! 😆

[@WorkwithMe287]

@@manicmechanic24 10 consecutive years our planet’s been the warmest on record. Thats unprecedented. 2023 was the warmest earths ever been. Fyi, in my area (sac), were looking at breaking the record for most number of consecutive 100 f plus temps if were going by the forecast. And these numbers arent just in the low 100s. Theyre 105 and above. Theres a reason home insurance companies are leaving the state or increasing their premiums. They know the risk of wildfire better than anyone i know. Hurricane beryl out east? Broke 4 records that go all the way back to the 1800s. What people here are saying is true, summers are always going to be warm. But thats a blanket statement that ignores the fact that “warm” isnt always going to be the same number in the thermometer. Im happy your getting a kick out of this and im sure your staying cool and cozy in your climate controlled home, but not everyones as fortunate as you. Just try not to buy all the bs big oils shoving at you and be a bit more open minded about climate change. Theres a ton of easily verifiable facts available out there.