00:00More than 35 million people remain under heat alerts as California faces a dangerous October
00:05heat wave. Temperatures are soaring up to 20 degrees above normal, reaching the 90s and even
00:11over 100 degrees from Northern California to the Mexico border. Los Angeles and Bakersfield are
00:17under extreme heat warnings, with highs near 104 and 103 degrees respectively, while San Francisco
00:25and Sacramento have heat advisories. Nights offer little relief, especially in urban areas,
00:31which increases health risks. This intense heat is expected to last until Thursday evening
00:36and will spread across much of the western U.S., challenging record highs as far north as Idaho
00:42and Montana. As the West battles intense heat, the Gulf Coast and Florida face a different threat,
00:48heavy rains and flood watches. Flood watches are in effect along the Gulf Coast and Florida,
00:54where 2 to 6 inches of rain could cause flash flooding. Some areas may see localized totals
01:00of 8 to 10 inches. Disclosure, this video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced
01:05using AI-assisted tools.
