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Your SoCal Weather Report For Thursday June 13: High Heat For The Inland Empire
A heat advisory has been issued for the Inland Empire where temperatures will be in the upper 90s.
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Quick Facts
- Today’s weather: Warm, sunny
- Beaches: 60s-70s
- Mountains: 70s-80s
- Deserts: 90s-100s
- Inland: 80s-90s
- Warnings and advisories: None
Good morning, it's Thursday and we're one day away from the weekend. In the forecast, another warm day.
This morning we woke up to patchy fog and drizzle, but those conditions will clear later this morning.
Daytime highs for the beaches will range from 67 degrees to low 70s, up to mid 70s for the inland coast, 76 degrees for downtown Los Angeles.
The high heat will concentrate mainly in the valleys and inland areas — expect valley highs to be in the mid to upper 80s. There's a heat advisory out for the Inland Empire from noon to 8 p.m. — temperatures will soar for the Riverside and San Bernardino county valleys from 97 to 101 degrees.
Over in the deserts, the high desert will reach up to 92 degrees, up to 106 in Coachella Valley.
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Tonight's lows will drop to the 60s.
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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