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Chance of thunderstorms in the forecast for SoCal as heatwave continues
Heatwave continues with chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
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Quick Facts
- Today’s weather: Sunny and blazing
- Beaches: 80-85 degrees
- Mountains: 88-101 degrees
- Inland: 98 to 106 degrees
- Warnings and advisories: Extreme Heat, Red Flags, Heat Advisory
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.
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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.
SoCal Cooling Centers
In L.A., Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties, call 3-1-1 or call for a list of cooling centers. In the city of Los Angeles, you can also find a list of recreation centers, senior centers and libraries — all good choices for cooling off — online.
- Tip: Call the center in advance to make sure seating is available.
- Tip: If the center you want is at capacity, or non-operational, head to a local, air-conditioned library and cool off with a book about ice fishing in Antarctica.
You can get more details of cooling centers in Southern California:
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