WEATHER RECORDS FALL AS TEMPERATURES SOAR.Byline: ANGIE VALENCIA-MARTINEZ Staff Writer WOODLAND HILLS -- The West San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley Valley, southern California, U.S. Northwest of central Los Angeles, the valley is bounded by the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica mountains and the Simi Hills. suffered Friday through a record 16th day of triple-digit heat as temperatures soared to 112 degrees -- also a record. And statewide, the unrelenting heat wave sparked a tremendous demand for air conditioning air conditioning, mechanical process for controlling the humidity, temperature, cleanliness, and circulation of air in buildings and rooms. Indoor air is conditioned and regulated to maintain the temperature-humidity ratio that is most comfortable and healthful. , with power officials reporting they'd supplied a record amount of electricity. Sporadic power outages This is a list of famous wide-scale power outages. 1965
And with scorching scorch v. scorched, scorch·ing, scorch·es v.tr. 1. To burn superficially so as to discolor or damage the texture of. See Synonyms at burn1. 2. temperatures and high humidity expected through the weekend, forecasters say Southern California is set for, well, a record-breaking summer. ``Southern California is not used to high humidity values,'' said Jamie Meier, a National Weather Service meteorologist. ``When we have so much moisture in the atmosphere, it makes the high temperature that much more unbearable. ``It is definitely the hottest beginning of summer we've had in quite some time.'' In Woodland Hills, typically one of the hottest spots in the Los Angeles basin The Los Angeles Basin is the coastal sediment-filled plain located between the peninsular and transverse ranges in southern California in the United States containing the central part of the city of Los Angeles as well as its southern and southeastern suburbs (both in Los Angeles , Friday's 112 degree high broke the record of 110 degrees set in 1976. It also broke the record for 15 consecutive days of triple-digit temperatures. The city will keep its senior centers open this weekend from noon-5 p.m. to provide residents an air-conditioned place to seek relief. City pools, along with malls, movie theaters and, of course, the beaches, are expected to be packed. In addition to taking advantage of shady and air-conditioned areas, health officials urged residents to drink plenty of fluids; wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing; and never leave children or pets inside vehicles. Most importantly, they ask that people take special take care of infants and young children, the elderly and others who have chronic conditions such as heart disease or lung problems. ``While it's potentially dangerous for anybody if they're in the heat too long, it's a particular concern for those vulnerable groups,'' said Dr. Paul Simon, director of health assessment and epidemiology for the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) in Los Angeles County's department providing public and personal health services to the over 10 million residents in the County. . ``It's very easy with the heat and humidity to become dehydrated de·hy·drate v. de·hy·drat·ed, de·hy·drat·ing, de·hy·drates v.tr. 1. To remove water from; make anhydrous. 2. To preserve by removing water from (vegetables, for example). . If that progresses, the body's ability to cool is compromised and they can become overheated o·ver·heat v. o·ver·heat·ed, o·ver·heat·ing, o·ver·heats v.tr. 1. To heat too much. 2. To cause to become excited, agitated, or overstimulated. v.intr. , develop cramps, become disoriented dis·o·ri·ent tr.v. dis·o·ri·ent·ed, dis·o·ri·ent·ing, dis·o·ri·ents To cause (a person, for example) to experience disorientation. Adj. 1. , and that could progress to loss of consciousness.'' The California Independent System Operator, which runs most of the state's power grid, asked residents to cut their power use this weekend. By Friday afternoon, peak demand had surpassed 49,000 megawatts -- setting a record for the second time this week. The previous record of 46,561 megawatts was set on Monday. One megawatt is approximately enough electricity to run 700 homes. angie.valencia(at)dailynews.com (818) 713-3699 CAPTION(S): photo, box Photo: (color) Lightning strikes Friday over the hills east of Littlerock as a monsoon storm crosses through the desert. Gene Blevins/Special to the Daily News Box: Record heat SOURCE: National Weather Service |
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