Just in time for the Fourth of July holiday, temperatures will soar across Southern California this week and bring “dangerously” hot temperatures reaching into the triple digits in some areas.
An excessive heat warning will be in effect for the 5 and 14 freeway corridors, the western San Gabriel Mountains, the Antelope Valley foothills and the Antelope Valley beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday and continuing through at least 5 a.m. the following Monday, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures in the warning area could reach as high as 115 degrees, forecasters said.
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An excessive heat watch will be in effect from Wednesday morning through late Sunday night in the Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Calabasas, San Fernando Valley and eastern San Gabriel Mountains, where temperatures up to 110 degrees are possible.
The high temperatures and low humidity will also create an extended period of elevated to critical fire danger in areas away from the coast, forecasters said.
“A significant heat wave will impact a large part of the area this week and continue into next weekend,” according to the NWS. “Temperatures will become dangerously hot across much of the area. High temperatures by mid to late week are expected to reach 95 to 105 degrees in many areas away from the coast, with highs upwards of 105 to 115 over interior valleys and foothills including the Antelope Valley. Also, by late week, very warm to hot conditions could extend closer to the coast.”
In the Antelope Valley, Lancaster saw a high of 101 degrees Sunday and will stay in the triple digits all week, with a forecast of 111 degrees for Thursday’s July 4 holiday. In the Santa Clarita Valley, Valencia will hit 102 degrees Wednesday and Thursday, according to the NWS.
The San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys will see highs in the 90s all week, with Pasadena hitting 94 on Sunday and reaching 97 on Wednesday.
Downtown Los Angeles will be in the 80s throughout the week but could reach 90 degrees Friday and Saturday.
Inland Orange County will similarly be in the 80s, with Anaheim Hills reaching the 90s by mid-week.
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Gusty southwest to northwest winds are expected each afternoon over interior areas, upward of 35 to 45 mph over the Interstate 5 corridor as well as the Antelope Valley and nearby foothills. However, forecasters said wind advisories are currently unlikely.
Authorities reminded the public to never leave pets or children inside vehicles on days that are even a little warmer than normal, as locked cars can turn into death traps in mere minutes.
The city and county of Los Angeles both operate cooling centers for people who need a place to escape the heat. To find a location, visit https://ready.lacounty.gov/heat/ or call 211.