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Lucas Brady Woods
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Lucas Brady Woods covers the weather, disasters and other topics related to climate and science. He previously covered the Colorado State Capitol, elections and Colorado’s Congressional delegation for KUNC. He is a Pasadena native.
Stories by Lucas Brady Woods
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The cooldown starts Saturday after downtown L.A., Woodland Hills and Lancaster broke records.
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LAist wants to help you make sense of El Niño, the climate pattern that can cause dangerously wet winters in Southern California.
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This is likely to be the hottest heat wave of the year — so far. Warnings from the National Weather Service are in effect from Tuesday morning through Friday evening.
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The new rules for defensible space around homes are some of the strictest in the country, but firefighters and others stress their importance.
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After a recent outbreak, public health experts outline a number of ways to prevent the flea-borne bacteria.
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A low pressure system is driving mild, cloudy conditions over the next few days. But forecasters say hot weather will return to Southern California next week.
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People monitoring air quality say levels of particulate matter, methane, hydrogen sulfide and ammonia are safe. At least one scientist has concerns.
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Scientists say the "biolibrary" at the L.A. County Natural History Museum will help them better track the effects of climate change on a fragile and beloved ecosystem.
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Extreme heat warnings are in effect throughout Southern California. And experts continue to warn about fire weather and beach hazards.
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A confluence of weather patterns here at home and across the Pacific Ocean is funneling sticky air to Southern California.
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Temperatures and the humidity will dip slightly for a few days. Meanwhile, dangerous beach conditions have led to almost 2,000 rescues in L.A. County.
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The heatwave is expected to last through the end of the month, with dangerous temperatures and beach conditions in the forecast.
