Extreme Temperature Diary- July 29, 2018/ Hot Topic: Nature To Give California A Break

Sunday July 29th… Dear Diary. The main purpose of this ongoing post will be to track United States extreme or record temperatures related to climate change. Any reports I see of ETs will be listed below the main topic of the day. I’ll refer to extreme or record temperatures as ETs (not extraterrestrials)😊. Here is today’s main climate change post related hot topic:

Nature To Give California A Break

I have some good news for a change this Sunday. Hang in their Californians and pray that today’s meteorology models are correct. It looks like California should get at least a brief break from this summer’s heat as a system should move into the West from the Gulf of Alaska, breaking down a stubborn heat dome over the area slowly as this week progresses. Today we have this ridge/trough configuration over the CONUS:

By next Sunday firefighters and those suffering from extreme heat should welcome this configuration:

Of most concern today are wildfires burning nearly out of control in northern California, and in particular the Carr Fire, which has devastated Redd Bluff. If the European model is correct firefighters can expect a slow improvement of conditions as low level flow begins ushering in some Pacific air. The ridge probably won’t break down significantly, though, until next weekend.

It’s exceptionally interesting from a climatological scientific vantage that the Carr Fire coincided with this: 

Rob Elvington‏@RobElvington

To give you an idea of what the fuels are going through here in NorCal.  Warmest July on record for the Redding Airport.  3rd possibly 2nd warmest June-July.  YTD the last 5 years are all top 5 warmest.  #CarrFire #CAwx

1:03 PM – 29 Jul 2018

Here is more news on the Carr Fire:

#ClimateJustice‏@1o5CleanEnergy

Historic schoolhouse burned when #CarrFire tore through Shasta

California

http://fxmb.info/Qd34Dh
Fueled by high temp, wind & low humidity

9:16 AM – 29 Jul 2018

Verified account@NWSSacramento

Much of the Central Valley is now blanketed in wildfire smoke. This is the view from our office, which is over 100 miles away from wildfires. #CarrFire #MendocinoComplex #cawx

9:37 AM – 29 Jul 2018

Shelbie Malin‏@shelbiemalin

A woman shared this photo on Facebook. A group of fire fighters who had been working by her house last night curled up and slept on the ground once it was safe… resting up for another round with the  #CarrFire #trueheroes

10:10 PM – 27 Jul 2018

Amir Vera‏Verified account @TheAmirVera

At least 7 people were still missing in Shasta County, California, as the monstrous #CarrFire continued to grow Sunday. Another person has also been found dead, bringing the total to 6 deaths. https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/29/us/carr-fire-california/index.html …

3:09 PM – 29 Jul 2018

I will be adding relevant information to this post during the day, especially that related to the Carr Fire.

Tomorrow temperatures across the nation will be similar to those of Sunday:

I’m greatly concerned that significant wildfires may grow and break out anywhere west of the Rockies through Monday.

NWS Portland‏Verified account @NWSPortland

Expect hot wx to continue through Mon into Tue. Drink plenty of H2O. Avoid strenuous outdoor activities if possible. Spend time inside in a cool place,or stay in the shade/ take breaks. Watch out for our 4 legged friends & others sensitive to heat. #orwx #wawx #pdxtst

1:45 PM – 29 Jul 2018

Here are Sunday’s maxes: 

It’s getting toasty in the  Pacific Northwest. Outside of Texas the eastern 2/3rds of the U.S. had no major heat issues.

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Here is news from elsewhere:

https://www.wunderground.com/cat6/Flood-Then-Fry-Then-Flood-Typhoon-Jongdari-Breaks-Japans-Heat-Wave

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