The Brief

As if the weather could not become more extreme, monsoonal weather is moving into the region today, bringing with it the threat of thunderstorms and dry lightning that could start fires.

L.A. County beaches will feel slightly warmer, with highs up to 85 degrees and up to 90 degrees in Orange County. For the rest of the inland coast, expect highs between 90 and 100 degrees.

Valley communities and inland areas are in for another round of 100-plus degree weather, with highs topping out at 108 degrees in some areas, according to the National Weather Service.

The high desert areas will see temperatures up to 109 degrees, and in Coachella Valley, the mercury is expected to hit 113 degrees.

The National Weather Service is warning of a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms for L.A. and Ventura county mountains, the Inland Empire and the deserts.

A few heat-coping resources for you:

• Check out our guide below to navigating L.A.'s cooling centers, some of which have extended their hours.
• Heatwaves can trigger power outages, so here's some tips to save energy.
• It's also good to know the crucial difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
• And here's how to keep your fur babies stay safe during the heat.

For more on this heatwave and the risks that come with it, go here.