John Kerry

...is usually the 'Santa Ana' wind season, where the usual onshore wind flow (coming from the west) reverses. Then we get winds coming from the desert (easterly) and blowing toward the coast. It is hot and dry, and usually a high fire danger time.

You are right about the duration. Last year, it cooled sooner in the fall. This year, we have been hitting triple digits a lot, even closer to the coast.

I am definitely done with the heat and ready for fall to be here. I decorated outside and put a few pumpkins out. I don't want them to fry...