Southern California is set to endure a persistent heat wave, with temperatures soaring into the triple digits in valleys and mountain regions. Unfortunately, relief is not expected until next weekend, leaving residents to suffer under scorching conditions.
The National Weather Service has warned of dangerously hot temperatures across the region as strong high pressure dominates the West Coast. This hot and dry weather has also heightened the risk of wildfires in Southern California, with multiple brush fires already burning in Riverside County. Los Angeles County officials are closely monitoring vulnerable areas such as the Angeles National Forest.
In order to tackle the potential brush fires, firefighters from Utah and Colorado have been called upon to assist L.A. County officials, as announced by the Angeles National Forest on Sunday.
Weather forecasters have predicted elevated fire weather conditions in the interior valleys, lower mountains, and deserts through next weekend, with brief critical fire weather conditions in the Antelope Valley and foothills. On Sunday, temperatures reached extreme levels, hitting 109 degrees in Palmdale and Lancaster, 102 degrees in Santa Clarita, 100 degrees in Northridge, 97 degrees in Van Nuys, 91 degrees in Pasadena, and 87 degrees in downtown Los Angeles.
Excessive heat warnings are in effect until at least 11 p.m. Monday for the San Gabriel Mountains, Santa Clarita Valley, and Antelope Valley. Heat advisories, though less severe, are also in effect for the San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys during the same period.
While temperatures are expected to drop slightly mid-week, they will remain high for the rest of the week and may even surpass this weekend’s levels, according to the NWS.
Cooling centers have been opened throughout Los Angeles to provide relief for those without access to air conditioning. The Cool Spots LA App can be used to locate nearby cooling spots. The city has announced that the centers will remain open until 9 p.m. on Monday.
Most cooling centers can be reached through LA Department of Transportation Dash and Metro bus lines. Further details are available on emergency.lacity.gov. Information about Los Angeles County cooling centers can be found at ready.lacounty.gov/cooling-centers-copy-copy/.
The NWS has warned that the extreme heat increases the risk of heat-related illnesses, especially for those working or engaging in outdoor activities. They advise staying hydrated, seeking shelter in air-conditioned spaces, avoiding direct sunlight, and checking on the well-being of family and neighbors. It is crucial never to leave young children and pets unattended in vehicles.
The high temperatures are also expected to create elevated to brief critical fire conditions in desert, mountain, and interior valley areas. Humidity levels are forecasted to range from 5% to 15%, and while winds are expected to be relatively light, some gusts may occur in wind-prone areas.
Meanwhile, in Orange County, temperatures were slightly more tolerable on Sunday, ranging from the upper 80s to low 90s inland.
Due to the fires in Riverside County, the South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a smoke advisory extended until at least noon Monday.
AQMD officials suggest minimizing exposure by remaining indoors with closed windows and doors, avoiding strenuous physical activity, using air conditioning instead of swamp coolers or fans that bring in outside air, refraining from burning wood in fireplaces and fire pits, and wearing respirator masks while outdoors.
Meanwhile, many beaches in the Southland are experiencing morning low clouds and fog, with daytime temperatures in the upper 70s and 80s, making them popular destinations this weekend.
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