Sirard said "heat dome" isn't a precise meteorological term, but describes the process that pushes temperatures up as air sinks below the upper ridge. Much of interior California is expected to see moderate or major heat risks Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and in some areas through at least Tuesday. “Any time the weather heats up, … obviously it’s going to be a driving force for the spread of the fire," said Jonathan Torres, a Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesperson. Read more: Heat wave or heat dome? This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 20, 2024 07:42 UTC