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Your SoCal weather report for Monday, July 1: Southland to see heat wave all week, fire risk increases
Brace yourselves for another heat wave all week.
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Quick Facts
- Today’s weather: Hot, sunny
- Beaches: 60s-70s
- Mountains: 80s-90s
- Deserts: 98-112
- Inland: 90s
- Warnings and advisories: Excessive Heat
Good morning and happy Monday! Today will be the coolest day of the week. Temperatures will steadily rise throughout the week.
Expect low clouds and patchy fog this morning for the beaches followed by sunny skies. Highs for the coast will be around 68 degrees around Santa Monica and Malibu to mid 70s for the rest of L.A. and Orange County beaches. Inland coast will see highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, up to 83 degrees.
San Gabriel and San Fernando valley highs will be in the mid 80s to low 90s whereas more inland, Riverside and San Bernardino County highs will reach up to 98 degrees.
Temperatures for the deserts will be around 98 to 106 degrees for the high desert, up to 112 for the low desert.
Tonight's lows will drop to 60s, upper 70s for the deserts.
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About those heat warnings
Tuesday is the start of the heat wave and when many heat warnings take into effect.
Come tomorrow, Apple and Lucerne Valley highs will jump to 112 degrees. Then on Wednesday, temperatures will skyrocket for the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys, including the Santa Monica mountains and eastern San Gabriel mountains, where temperatures from 95 to 106 degrees are possible along with up to 110 degrees for the valleys.
Weather forecasters warn that due to high temperatures and low humidity, fire conditions will be critical this week, so please be responsible when celebrating Fourth of July.
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)
This day in history
On this day in 2016, a strong monsoon season brought thunderstorms over the San Bernardino mountains.
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Things to do
- Stud Country: If you haven’t been to a Stud Country line dancing night yet, what are you waiting for? The L.A. Times recently profiled the ongoing dance night, born from the queer line dancing culture that’s been a part of the city’s history for over 50 years. The weekly parties draw dancers new and old (strutters over 60 get in for $10) and from all walks of life to keep the tradition alive.
Check out our full list of things to do this week.
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