More potentially dangerous heat is on tap for the weekend, with temperatures expected to rise into the triple-digits in some areas while warmer-than-usual conditions will persist into next week.
An excessive heat warning will be in effect through 8 p.m. Sunday, July 23, in the Santa Clarita and Antelope valleys, along with the western San Fernando Valley, the San Gabriel Mountains and the 5 and 14 Freeway corridors.
Forecasters said “dangerously hot conditions” will be possible, with temperatures perhaps up to 110 in some places, and little relief overnight.
A heat advisory will be in effect until 8 p.m. Saturday, July 22, in the western Santa Monica Mountains and Calabasas, with temperatures up to 104 degrees. The advisory will be in effect until 8 p.m. Sunday, July 23, in the eastern Santa Monica Mountains, San Gabriel Valley, the Palos Verdes hills and eastern San Fernando Valley.
“Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities,” National Weather Service forecasters warned. “Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.”
Saturday is expected to be the hottest day of the next few days inland. As has been the case in recent days, the coast will be the place to be, even though temperatures there will still be slightly above normal.
“Closer to the coast, a persistent yet shallow marine layer depth will blanket the coast and keep the warming trend moderated some,” according to the NWS. “About a degree or two of warming will occur each day at the beaches, but the marine influence should remain intact and keep the beaches above normal.”
Officials announced that cooling centers and other strategies for staying safe amid the swelter would continue.
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