'Dangerous heat' to broil Southern California this week, raising health and fire risks

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Set us as preferred A major heat wave across Southern California’s interior is expected to push temperatures into the triple digits this week, further elevating the fire threat and raising concerns about health risks.“We have a long duration of very warm to hot temperatures that will worsen during the week,” said Ariel Cohen, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Oxnard.According to the weather service’s Monday forecast discussion, this warming trend “will give way to dangerous heat by mid week,” with temperatures climbing from San Luis Obispo County down to the border in San Diego County.

Widespread heat advisories have been issued for much of the region through Friday, with the exception of beach cities.Beginning Tuesday morning, an extreme heat watch will go into effect, when officials warn of “dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 95 to 105 possible.” California The storms could bring dry lightning to the Sierra Nevada, Bay Area and eastern deserts, along with gusty winds and above-normal temperatures.“There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors,” the heat advisory said.Highs by Wednesday, away from the coast, will range from 90 to 105 degrees in most of the region, the weather service warned.

In Los Angeles County, the San Fernando Valley will likely see the most extreme temperatures, with Woodland Hills expected to hit 110 degrees Wednesday.The Antelope Valley could also near 110 degrees, while Santa Clarita will be close behind at 105 or 106 degrees, forecasters said.

Low temperatures across the region will likely remain in the 70s even overnight, providing little relief and exacerbating health concerns.️Warm temperatures are here to stay!!Heat Advisories...