Dangerous heat wave in Southern California to bring hottest temps of the year
Weather Forecast for Monday, Aug. 24
The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.
LOS ANGELES - Extreme heat will dominate the forecast in Southern California over the next several days, bringing the potential for record-breaking heat during the hottest stretch of the year so far.
What we know:
Widespread heat has prompted the National Weather Service to issue heat advisories across the region. Conditions are expected to be hot and humid with light winds. While wind speeds are expected to remain tame, critical fire weather risks return due to the extreme heat.
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Heat advisories will shift into extreme heat warnings as temperatures climb by mid-week, impacting the Inland Empire, Orange County, and surrounding inland areas.
In addition, mountain and desert communities have a 10-20% percent chance of thunderstorms due to monsoonal moisture.
Timeline:
See a timeline of the week's heat wave below.
- Monday and Tuesday: High pressure dominates Southern California, bringing widespread heat advisories, humid conditions, and high temperatures, including 97°F in downtown Los Angeles and up to 115°F in Palm Springs.
- Wednesday and Thursday: Heat advisories escalate into extreme heat watches and warnings across Los Angeles County, inland Ventura County, Orange County, the Inland Empire, and mountain regions. Temperatures reach their highest levels across Southern California, with downtown Los Angeles potentially hitting 100°F and valley locations reaching 106°F to 112°F or higher.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and hot conditions continue, with afternoon highs dropping a few degrees from the peak of the heat wave.
What's next:
Temperatures are expected to drop slightly heading into the weekend, though warm conditions will persist across the region.
The Source: This story was written with information from the National Weather Service and FOX 11's Weather Team.