Southern California Heat Wave Extends Through Monday as Temperatures Hit 108 and Fire Risk Rises
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Updated · Los Angeles Times · Jul 23
Southern California Heat Wave Extends Through Monday as Temperatures Hit 108 and Fire Risk Rises
3 articles · Updated · Los Angeles Times · Jul 23
Summary
Temperatures in parts of Southern California are expected to reach 100 to 108 degrees, with heat advisories and extreme heat warnings stretching into Monday even if the worst of the surge has passed.
Los Angeles County warned that unusually warm nights are increasing heat stress by limiting recovery time, and it extended cooling-center hours in the Antelope Valley.
Inland valleys also face unhealthful air Thursday under an ozone advisory, adding another hazard as basin highs stay in the 80s and 90s and inland valleys top 100.
Surf of 4 to 8 feet is forecast to peak Thursday and Friday at south-facing beaches in Ventura, Los Angeles and the Central Coast, prompting a beach hazards statement through Sunday.
Forecasters also flagged elevated to brief critical fire weather through Monday across valley, mountain and desert areas, with dry vegetation and Santa Barbara sundowner winds raising the risk of fast-spreading fires.