Temperatures will climb into triple digits in parts of Southern California Wednesday as this week’s heat reaches its peak.
Heat Warnings and Wildfire Risk
An extreme heat warning took effect at 10 a.m. Tuesday for much of Los Angeles County and will remain in place through 8 p.m. Thursday. The warning is for the valleys, mountains and inland portions of the coastal plain, where temperatures are expected to range from the 90s to as high as 110 degrees Wednesday and Thursday.
A heat advisory will remain in effect through Thursday evening for coastal areas, including Los Angeles County beaches and the Palos Verdes Hills, where temperatures could still climb well into the 80s and 90s.
Lingering monsoonal moisture will increase humidity levels and make conditions feel even more uncomfortable. That moisture could also lead to rain and possibly thunderstorms in the mountains and Antelope Valley.
A red flag warning indicating critical fire danger will be in place from noon Wednesday through 9 a.m. Thursday for the 5 Freeway corridor in Los Angeles County.
Original reporting: NBC4 Los Angeles — read the source article.
