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(Bloomberg) — Southern California is heading into a dangerous stretch of heat, with temperatures climbing into the triple digits as wildfire concerns grow across the West.
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Heat advisories are in effect down the coastline from Paso Robles, California, to Chula Vista on the border with Mexico. This includes downtown Los Angeles, where Thursday’s high is forecast to reach 93F (34C), and 101F in Burbank, a closely watched benchmark for energy traders, according to the National Weather Service.
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The most dangerous heat will be farther inland, where extreme heat warnings cover California’s deserts, the Imperial Valley, southern Nevada and parts of Arizona. Death Valley’s Furnace Creek Visitor Center is forecast to reach 121F Thursday, climbing to 123F over the weekend. Overnight temperatures are expected to remain at or above 100F through Saturday, offering little relief from the prolonged heat.
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Las Vegas is forecast to reach 110F Thursday, rising to 113F over the weekend, with overnight lows in the low 90s. In Phoenix, highs are expected to climb from 110F Thursday to 115F Saturday, while nighttime temperatures remain near 90F, increasing the risk of heat-related illness and keeping air-conditioning demand elevated around the clock.
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The heat extends well beyond the Desert Southwest. Heat advisories cover large portions of Texas, including Austin, San Antonio, Dallas and Fort Worth. Dallas is forecast to reach 99F Thursday, with humidity making it feel closer to 107F.
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At the same time, elevated fire weather conditions are spreading across the Pacific Northwest. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Level 1 of 3 fire weather outlook for large parts of Washington and Oregon, along with portions of Northern California and Nevada, where dry, gusty winds and isolated lightning could spark new wildfires.
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