Sunday was one of the hottest days since record-keeping began. A tally of historic heat
Sunday turned out to be even hotter in many areas than Saturday, when more records were broken.In Woodland Hills, the mercury climbed to 117 degrees by 3 p.m., making it the hottest day ever recorded there in September, breaking the record of 115 set in 1979. Burbank reached 113, tying its monthly record set in 1971. Van Nuys hit 115. Officials said at least three areas on Saturday tied or topped all-time record highs: Alpine , El Cajon and Idyllwild .
But the average temperature for the months of August and September has increased by 8 to 9 degrees, he said. Although one- to two-day heat waves were the norm in the middle of the century, “now we see one-week heat waves,” he said.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
President Donald Trump Tweetstorm – The Sunday EditionPresident Donald Trump said Sunday that the Department of Education is looking at the use of the controversial New York Times Magazine’s 1619 Project in public schools. The project puts forth…
Read more »
How to watch the Formula 1 Italian GP on TV and online on SundayLewis Hamilton aims to become the first driver to win the Italian GP six times as Mercedes looks to extends its dominance.
Read more »
NBA Scores Big To Win Sunday Ratings; ‘Love Island’ Heats UpABC slam-dunked over all other networks on Sunday night with the NBA playoff matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets. The game dominated the adults 18-49 demographic, delivering …
Read more »
Kanye West walks on water as he takes children into spotlight at Sunday ServiceThe rap star led his children out onto a small lake during a powerful religious service in Atlanta on Sunday. Proud wife watched from the banks as a choir sang out to her husband and children.
Read more »