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CBS News
27-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Northern California facing dangerous heat this week, Extreme Heat Watch issued
A big shift in the weather is in store for Northern California this week as the first triple-digit temperatures appear to be on their way. Some places could even see record-highs, according to the National Weather Service. With well above normal temperatures expected this week, Moderate HeatRisk and areas of Major HeatRisk are in the forecast. Widespread triple digits are possible on Friday, with near record to record highs. Practice heat safety! #cawx HeatRisk: — NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) May 26, 2025 After a relatively cool Memorial Day Weekend, things are expected to start warming up on Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to fluctuate around slightly above normal. Come Friday, however, is when the major onslaught should begin. Extreme Heat Watch With temperatures expected to hit the triple-digits for the first time this season, NWS has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for the Sacramento Valley, Delta, Foothills and northern Coastal Range starting Friday at 11 a.m. until Saturday at 11 p.m. Big changes are in the forecast later this week. There's an Extreme Heat Watch Friday and Saturday. Widespread triple-digit highs are likely for the Central Valley. @CBSSacramento @GoodDaySac — Tracy Humphrey (@TracyHumphreyTV) May 27, 2025 Triple-digit highs are expected across the valley, with areas north of Interstate 80 expected to get the hottest on Friday. Limited overnight relief is expected, according to NWS, with low temperatures of over 65 degrees forecasted. Temperatures are expected to come down by Sunday, with seasonable weather forecasted by Monday.
Daily Mirror
21-04-2025
- Daily Mirror
'Compact' patio heater that warms outdoor areas ‘in seconds' falls to £40
Gtech's patio heater is said to provide 'instant heat' and has been a popular buy as more of us look to spend our evenings outdoors It's finally spring. The sun has seemingly remembered it's allowed to make an appearance in the UK and the garden lovers among us are keen to spend as much time outside as possible before it gets all dark and dreary again. While enjoying the daylight with a cuppa or a glass of wine is largely a pleasant experience at this time of year, as the hours tick by there's a common complaint that tends to arise: 'It's getting a bit chilly, shall we head inside?' But there are products out there that help keep people warm while the temperature dips. While patio heaters can typically be a bit pricey, shoppers have been singing the praises of a popular product from Gtech that doesn't cost the world. The HeatWave Patio Heater is currently on offer, taking the price down from £149.99 to £39.99. It's averaged a very solid rating of 4.6 stars out of 5 from almost 500 reviews left to date. According to the brand, the device is capable of heating up to six metres 'in seconds', meaning it should provide sufficient warmth for most standard patio seating areas. The heater runs with infrared technology that's said to give you the sensation of warmth as if felt from the sun, while it gives off a glow to add to the atmosphere as the sun sets. It's designed to be wall-mounted or on a solid structure, while the product is also compact and doesn't need any bulky gas bottles like some traditional patio heaters. If you're worried about the electricity cost, Gtech promises it's 'low', explaining: 'They use a lower wattage than traditional patio heaters, and are much more efficient as less heat is lost. Silently and discreetly, they convert almost 100% of the electricity they use into usable heat.' If you're looking for a product that packs a punch, Dunelm stocks the Amber Outdoor Pedestal Heater with Remote Control. Priced at £399 it isn't cheap but can cover 25m². In the same price range as the Gtech product, Amazon stocks the Harrier Standing Outdoor Patio Heater that has the advantage of having a stand. Priced at £39.99, it's the retail giant's best seller in the patio heaters category. Speaking of Gtech's offering, one buyer said: 'Instant heat, stylish, lightweight and compact. Bought to heat my patio area on cooler nights, and it did not disappoint. Also got it at a discounted price, so I have absolutely no complaints whatsoever.' Another continued: 'Thought I would try it before fitting it to it designated place. Wow it didn't disappoint and it looks good and gives off a really good heat.' A third continued: 'Really happy with this garden heater. So easy to use and install. Wasn't expecting it to produce the amount of heat for the size of the product. The heat is instant and you can feel it from quite a few feet away. The price was reduced to £39. 99 with free p+p so got myself a bargain.' However, despite all the positive feedback, there were a couple of drawbacks flagged. One shopper pointed out: 'Patio heater gives off a decent amount of heat, the only problem, which is quite a big problem, is the length of the power cord, giving limited mounting options.' Another mentioned they had some trouble with the fixing bracket.
