When I first moved to Southern California, the most common saying I heard was, "LA really has amazing weather."

In fact, just a few years ago, that statement was largely true.

Summers were not humid, winters had little worry of snow, and there were many more clear sky days.

However, these days, it seems increasingly difficult to expect the same kind of weather as before.

Just a few days ago, I thought, "Maybe summer will come a bit late this year."

On the 20th, the high temperature in LA was around 75 degrees, which was just pleasant and comfortable.

But seeing the news that a heat advisory has been issued for Southern California this week makes me think that the effects of El Niño are indeed coming.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for most areas of LA County from the morning of the 23rd to the night of the 25th.

Even long-time residents of Southern California often say that the weather is different these days.

The saying, "It's hot during the day, but it's okay in the shade," used to hold true, but recently, just standing in the sun for a few minutes has become exhausting.

Especially this Wednesday is a major concern. As hot air from the desert moves in, some inland areas are expected to experience a significant rise in the heat index.

For those who work outdoors, such as in construction sites, logistics centers, golf courses, or airport ramps, it could be a much tougher day than usual.

In the past, I would only refer to the weather forecast, but now the first thing I check when making plans is the weather app.

When it gets this hot, the most important thing is not to overdo it.

Staying hydrated is essential, and it's best to limit outdoor activities between 10 AM and 4 PM if possible.

Pet owners should also be especially cautious.

Walk times should be moved to before sunrise or after sunset, and never leave pets in a vehicle, even for a moment.

The temperature inside a car rises much faster than you might think. If left in direct sunlight, the temperature inside can exceed 100-110 degrees.

Looking back over the past few years, it seems that the saying, "California always has great weather," is slowly changing.

This heat wave will likely pass in a few days, but the problem is that such events are becoming less of a special news story and more of a regular occurrence.

This week, I hope those in Southern California will choose to stay cool indoors rather than venture out unnecessarily, and take care of their families and pets' health as well.