* WHAT…Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
elevated surf expected. Potential thunderstorms could produce
dangerous lightning.

* WHERE…San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County
Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Southwestern
Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County
Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN…From Sunday morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS…There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can
wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
nearshore. Lightning strikes can harm individuals that are
struck.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A south to southwest swell will affect
the coastal waters through the week. With the longer period
swell, the potential for larger surf and a greater risk for
rip currents will be likely. High tides are expected to
continue through this weekend with Monday being the peak of
7.0 to 7.6 ft above MLLW. With the high tides and south swell,
there is the potential for some minor coastal flooding in low
lying areas. Another concern will be the potential for
lightning starting Sunday with a 10-20% of thunderstorms
possible.
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

Seek shelter inside a fully enclosed building or car with metal
roof if lightning is in the area and wait until the lightning has
left the area.

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Por Anabella González y Uriel Blanco, CNN en Español

Hasta ahora son 4.333 las personas que murieron en Venezuela a causa del doble terremoto del 24 de junio, de acuerdo con las cifras oficiales que dio a conocer el Gobierno este sábado. El número de fallecidos reflejó un aumento de 215 personas respecto del balance que dieron a conocer las autoridades el viernes.

Mientras tanto, continúan las actividades de remoción de escombros y recuperación de cuerpos en La Guaira, el estado más afectado.

El presidente de la Asamblea Nacional, Jorge Rodríguez, dijo en una rueda de prensa que la cifra de heridos se mantiene en 16.740, mientras que se ha atendido a 31.193 pacientes en hospitales y más del 90 % han sido dados de alta.

El funcionario y hermano de la presidenta encargada, Delcy Rodríguez, precisó que 18.437 personas se encuentran actualmente viviendo en un total de 94 campamentos transitorios.

Desde el 24 de junio han ocurrido 1.202 réplicas, entre ellas, una de baja intensidad en la mañana de este sábado, según el balance oficial.

Rodríguez dijo que, hasta este sábado, hay casi 18.000 personas sin vivienda, y que esa cifra “seguramente va a aumentar” una vez que termine el proceso de evaluación que comienza este sábado, en el que funcionarios del Gobierno venezolano acudirán a los refugios para conocer el estado de las viviendas de los afectados.

Este registro, en palabras del presidente de la Asamblea Nacional, servirá para saber cuántas viviendas nuevas se necesitan en el país “para estas personas que sufrieron las consecuencias de los terremotos”.

Según datos oficiales, 856 edificios fueron afectados en el país por los sismos del 24 de junio, de los cuales 190 colapsaron completamente. El Gobierno estimó este sábado que se necesitarán 25.000 viviendas para las personas que la perdieron.

“Los cálculos iniciales señalan que necesitaremos aproximadamente 25.000 viviendas. Pero no es solamente las 25.000 viviendas que tenemos que construir, comprar, terminar y alquilar lo más pronto posible, sino también el proceso de reconstrucción de ciudades”, declaró el presidente de la Asamblea Nacional.

Para esto, dijo, también serán necesarios los recursos en el exterior, como el oro venezolano que se encuentra en el Banco de Inglaterra, por lo que la presidenta encargada envió una carta esta semana al rey británico Carlos III para pedirle que libere ese metal.

Días atrás, el coordinador residente y humanitario de la ONU en Venezuela, Gianluca Rampolla, señaló que luego de los sismos había “al menos 2.500 edificios afectados, la mayoría de los cuales se han derrumbado por completo”. Por su parte, la NASA indicó en un informe basado en información satelital que hasta 60.000 edificios podrían haber sido dañados o destruidos en Venezuela por los terremotos.

A 17 días de la tragedia, el Gobierno de Venezuela aún no ha precisado datos sobre la cantidad de desaparecidos que hay tras los terremotos ocurridos en el país.

Rodríguez aseguró que hay 315 cuerpos sin identificar y justificó no dar cifras de desaparecidos porque no pueden caer “en especulaciones”.

“Hasta el día de ayer, sin identificar, 315 personas, que no se pudo identificar porque ni fue reconocido ni al capturar la huella dactilar”, dijo en la rueda de prensa en Caracas, y agregó que representan “el 7 % del total de personas fallecidas”.

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By Cristopher Ulloa, CNN

Santiago, Chile (CNN) — The classic postcard images of the Chilean capital of Santiago surrounded by the snow-covered Andes in winter now seem like pictures from the past.

A yearslong drought that has plagued the country has led to a shortage of snow so severe that the main ski resorts in the metropolitan area have had to suspend the use of up to 90% of their slopes, according to the Chilean Ski Resorts Association (ACESKI).

And with climate change thought to be at least partially to blame, authorities warn that in the long term the region may need to find other ways to entice tourists to spend their money.

This country in the southern hemisphere, where June through August are the winter months, has long been a favorite for tourists from the US who are looking for somewhere to ski during the North American summer. And that has proved profitable. In 2025 the region’s ski resorts welcomed more than 1,240,000 skiers, with a direct economic impact of US$283 million, of which US$228 million came from foreign tourists, according to ACESKI.

But with a lack of snow, its reputation is at risk of melting away.

“It is not normal. We are very much behind,” Arnaldo Zúñiga, meteorologist and spokesperson for Chile’s Meteorological Directorate (DMC), told CNN. During the last snowfall on June 21, there were only 24 centimeters of snow, a nearly 60% shortfall from a “normal year in the mountains,” Zúñiga said.

“Unfortunately, the trends that mark climate change indicate that we are indeed headed for a decrease in precipitation. And if it rains less, less snow also falls,” he warned.

In a good year the slopes would now be covered. Instead, some slopes are resorting to creating snow artificially, while hotels and restaurants do their best to stay optimistic.

“Over the last 15 years we have invested in systems and technologies to make snow,” said ACESKI president Michael Leatherbee. “You can take ski lessons, take the panoramic chairlift, arrive at a restaurant halfway up the mountain. All the things that are normally offered in winter, today you can do them, just in smaller amounts.”

Chilean authorities are now trying to move toward “four-season tourism, where there is activity in the mountains throughout the year” as Chile’s Undersecretary of Tourism, María Paz Lagos describes it. Such activities could include nature tours, hiking, wellness-related activities and culinary events – none of which rely on snow.

“Just the ski season alone generates about 18,000 jobs, and we want that contribution to the development of the regions to continue growing,” she said.

In the more immediate future, there is some cause for hope. The Meteorological Directorate says a front coming from the south this weekend could bring some snow to at least some of those mountains.

“This front begins on Sunday and is colder. I think we can have high hopes that, while it will rain initially, we could then get snow in the higher sectors, above 2,500 meters,” says Zúñiga.

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* WHAT…For the Heat Advisory starting Sunday, temperatures of 85
to 98 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot
conditions with temperatures of 90 to 108 possible. Warmest
temperatures expected in the valleys.

* WHERE…Eastern San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles County Inland
Coast including Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles County San
Gabriel Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Susana Mountains, and
Western San Fernando Valley.

* WHEN…For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM Sunday to 10 AM PDT
Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through
Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS…There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for
anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without
air conditioning, and those active outdoors. There is a high risk
for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very
young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those
active outdoors.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Monsoonal moisture will add to the discomfort
level from the heat starting on Sunday. continuing through the
week.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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* WHAT…Temperatures up to 98.

* WHERE…Northern Ventura County Mountains.

* WHEN…Until 10 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive
populations including the very young, the very old, those without
air conditioning, and those active outdoors.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Monsoonal moisture will add to the discomfort
level from the heat starting on Sunday.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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