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Dry and sweltering temperatures continue to elevate risk of fires
Temperatures in downtown L.A. to reach 91 degrees.
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QUICK FACTS
- Today’s weather: Sunny
- Beaches: 74 to 81 degrees
- Mountains: Mid 80s to mid 90s
- Inland: 93 to 103 degrees
- Warnings and advisories: Heat advisory, extreme heat
Get comfortable with the heat because it's here to stay. The dry weather and windy conditions will continue to make conditions ripe for fire.
The National Weather Service says coastal areas will continue to see cooler weather today with highs in the mid 70s to low 80s, while temps along the inland coast are expected to reach mid 80s to low 90s. In Orange County inland areas will see temperatures from 81 to 90 degrees.
For the valley communities, temperatures there today will reach 89 to 98 degrees again, and up to 99 to 104 degrees more inland.
Coachella Valley will be scorching today with highs from 113 to 118 degrees. Meanwhile, in the Antelope Valley, expect highs from 101 to 110 degrees today, and around 93 to 98 degrees for the cooler hills.
Wind gusts today could reach up to 35 mph but otherwise expect southwest to northwest winds of 10 to 25 mph.
Make sure to stay hydrated and check in on any loved ones who might be vulnerable to the heat!
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Staying safe in the heat
- Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink water or electrolyte replacements
- Drink cool water, not extremely cold water (which can cause cramps)
- Avoid sweetened drinks, caffeine, and alcohol
Protect a pet from excessive heat
- Never leave a pet or animal in a garage
- Never leave a pet or animal in a vehicle
- Never leave a pet or animal in the sun
- Provide shade
- Provide clean drinking water
Protect a human from excessive heat
Check in frequently with family, friends and neighbors. Offer assistance or rides to those who are sick or have limited access to transportation. And give extra attention to people most at risk, including:
- Elderly people (65 years and older)
- Infants
- Young children
- People with chronic medical conditions
- People with mental illness
- People taking certain medications (i.e.: "If your doctor generally limits the amount of fluid you drink or has you on water pills, ask how much you should drink while the weather is hot," says the CDC)
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