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Your SoCal weather report for Thursday, July 25: Last day of heat wave
Heat map over Southern California
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You can breathe a sigh of relief today because it's the final day of the heat advisory for the Santa Clarita, San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys, the Santa Monica Mountains and the Inland Empire valleys and mountains.
The San Gabriel Valley will see temperatures in the high 90s to the mid-100s with the East Los Angeles area seeing temperatures in the low 90s.
Cities along the coast will see temperatures in the mid 70s to mid 80s.
This heat wave will taper off starting Friday with cooler temperatures expected this weekend.
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If you're headed to the Orange County Fair, it might be a good idea to pack a portable fan with temperatures in the area reaching mid-80s in areas like Costa Mesa and Irvine to low 90s further inland in Anaheim.
An excessive heat warning is in effect for much of the interior mountains and deserts. Make sure you stay hydrated and take out those board games gathering dust for a spot of family fun as it's best to stay indoors.
Isolated monsoonal showers and thunderstorms are expected in the inland mountain and desert areas, but drier, cooler weather is expected this weekend.
This day in history
On this day in 1891, temperatures in Los Angeles reached 109.
Things to do
- Fried foods, cute animals and thrilling rides return to the Orange County Fair. We have the lowdown on how to get there, the new foods, returning entertainment and more.
- And while you are in OC, we have a round-up of the food hall scene in the county.
- For those not willing to make the drive down the 405, check out our recommendations for exploring Inglewood by foot.
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