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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

California Could Introduce Ranking Systems For Heatwaves

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — California could become the first state in the country to have a ranking system for heatwaves. 

The system would be similar to the way hurricanes, tornados and air quality are categorized.

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When I lived in the Central Valley, we already had a ranking system in place. It was:

100-105 degrees - Damn, it's pretty hot.
105-110 degrees - Holy shit, it's hot today.
110 and above - Dear Mother of God, I'm dying here.