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Your SoCal weather report for Tuesday, July 2: Heat advisories extended to inland coast, desert temperatures soar
Forecast highs for Tuesday afternoon.
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Quick Facts
- Today’s weather: Hot, sunny
- Beaches: 70s
- Mountains: 80s-90s
- Deserts: 103-114
- Inland: 90s
- Warnings and advisories: Excessive Heat
Tuesday's forecast brings warmer temperatures for the inland areas, highs in the triple digits for the deserts and continuing low morning clouds for the coast.
Desert communities are already experiencing the heat wave — highs today for the high desert will reach up to 103 degrees, up to 114 degrees for Coachella Valley.
Inland areas will see highs mainly in the 90s, but the Inland Empire will be the warmest parts, with some parts of Riverside and San Bernardino county valleys reaching up to 104 degrees.
It will be cooler along the coast with patchy fog for early morning hours followed by low clouds then gradual clearing this afternoon — expect highs in the mid 70s. The inland coast will see highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.
Tonight's lows will drop to upper 60s, low 80s for the deserts.
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About those heat warnings
Desert communities will see triple-digit highs all week long. In Coachella Valley, local officials are asking residents to conserve energy as much as possible from 4 to 9 p.m. during this heat wave.
Heat advisories have been extended to the inland coast — that's west L.A. including Culver City, Beverly Hills, to downtown L.A. and Norwalk. Come Thursday, those areas will see highs between 85 to 95 degrees.
Expect Wednesday's highs for the valleys to rise to 95 to 110 degrees.
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 pets
- 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 people
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," the CDC recommends).
This day in history
On this day in 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act.
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Things to do
- July 4th Spectacular with Harry Connick Jr.: Ring in July 4 with three performances from New Orleans crooner Harry Connick Jr. and the L.A. Phil at the Bowl, followed by fireworks each night. Kids 12 and under are half-price!
Check out our full list of things to do this week.
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