Beachgoers warned to avoid the water as heat wave and bacteria warnings collide
- A dangerous heat wave is expected to drive Americans to the coast in search of relief this week but millions of beachgoers are being told to avoid the ocean because of elevated bacteria levels.
- Public health officials have warned beachgoers in California to avoid entering the water at several Los Angeles County beaches because of the issue, which could increase the risk of illness.
- Meteorologists said last week that most of America’s Lower 48 states would endure an "unusually large, strong and long-lasting" heat dome with "significant and dangerous" temperatures.
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- A dangerous heat wave is expected to drive Americans to the coast in search of relief this week but millions of beachgoers are being told to avoid the ocean because of elevated bacteria levels.
- Public health officials have warned beachgoers in California to avoid entering the water at several Los Angeles County beaches because of the issue, which could increase the risk of illness.
- Meteorologists said last week that most of America’s Lower 48 states would endure an "unusually large, strong and long-lasting" heat dome with "significant and dangerous" temperatures.
Sources: The Independent