Intense heat, oppressive humidity approach as Tropical Storm Marie's dangerous surf lingers

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Set us as preferred Days of more intense weather are ahead — extreme heat and high humidity — after a dramatic weekend of coastal flooding, rain and dangerously high surf brought by remnants of Tropical Storm Marie.A big jump in temperature is expected by Tuesday, with heat “10 to 20 degrees above normal” starting to build across even coastal parts of the region.

Downtown Los Angeles and Long Beach could see a high of 96 to 98 degrees, and communities farther inland and into the valleys could expect temperatures to reach more than 105.There will be little relief at night, when the region usually cools down.Low temperatures for Tuesday evening will probably stay in the mid-70s across the Los Angeles Basin, and weather forecasters say Wednesday might be even warmer.“The still-lingering moisture from Marie, combined with the heat, will add to the heat discomfort and create added heat stress,” said David Gomberg, lead meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Los Angeles-Oxnard, which issued a heat advisory for Wednesday and Thursday and is on alert to ramp up the warnings if the week gets worse.“If the clouds don’t materialize, then Wednesday could be a real problem, and temperatures could really jump up,” said Gomberg, who reminded people to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms and check up on vulnerable relatives and neighbors.High surf and coastal flooding advisories also remain in place until 11 p.m.

Tuesday, with weather officials urging extreme caution as the ocean continues to churn from the remnants of Tropical Storm Marie.The rip currents and massive surf are capable of capsizing small boats, knocking people off jetties and pulling swimmers out to sea.“Anybody who’s inexperienced needs to stay away from the surf zone right now.

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