00:00California is facing a late summer heat wave this week.
00:03Temperatures are running 10 to 20 degrees above historical averages.
00:07In the Central Valley, Sacramento and Fresno could top 100 degrees for several days.
00:12Palm Springs may approach a scorching 110 degrees.
00:15Downtown Los Angeles could see temperatures climb into the upper 90s.
00:19San Francisco is also expected to reach the 90s by Wednesday.
00:23The dangerous heat is not the only concern along the California coast.
00:26Powerful Pacific swells are producing large waves and dangerous rip currents.
00:31Long Beach has already seen intense surf-push sand across parts of the shoreline.
00:36At Carlsbad Beach, erosion has exposed a seawall and nearby beach structures.
00:41Officials are urging people to limit strenuous afternoon activity and seek cooling.
00:46Forecasters say a Pacific storm arriving later this week should bring cooler ocean breezes.
00:51The heat may ease, but coastal erosion and rough surf could continue into mid-September.
00:56Disclosure.
00:57This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools AI generated.
