Over 35 million people under alert for dangerous temperatures as October heat wave bakes California
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

California faces a dangerous October heat wave with temperatures up to 20 degrees above normal, placing over 35 million people under strict alerts.

Meanwhile, flood watches are in effect along the Gulf Coast and in Florida.

More than 35 million people are under heat alerts on Sunday afternoon as a dangerous multi-day October heat wave continues across nearly all of California.