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Happy to report: The worst of SoCal's record-breaking heatwave is coming to an end
Huntington Beach was packed over the weekend as people sought relief from the heat. Cooler temperatures are expected to start Tuesday.
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Quick Facts
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- Today’s weather: Hot, hazy
- Beaches: 90s
- Mountains: 90s-100s
- Inland: 100-110
- Deserts: 100-110
- Warnings and advisories: Wildfire smoke, excessive heat, red flag
It's been 100 degrees or more these past few days but the good news is that we're in the last stretch of the heatwave. The excessive heat warnings for most the Southern California and red flag warnings for Santa Barbara County ends tonight.
Forecasters say that come tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 10) the Southland will begin to cool down between five and 10 degrees. Later this week expect much cooler temperatures — 80s for the valleys and 70s along the coast.
Forecast highs for Monday afternoon remain red hot.
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Highs at the beaches will be in the 90s and we're looking at highs in the 100s still for the valleys and inland areas.
Some notable forecasts:
- Downtown L.A. will reach up to 101 degrees.
- Woodland Hills will reach up to 110 degrees.
- Highland, were the Line Fire is actively burning, will see a high of 107 degrees.
- Coachella Valley will reach up to 111 degrees.
There's a small chance of thunderstorms over the San Bernardino Mountains later this afternoon.
A wildfire smoke advisory has been extended until tonight as wildfires continue to burn across the Southland. That means this afternoon the skies will be hazy and sunny. The smoke will heavily impact L.A, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
Here's how you can protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
Where to cool down
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In L.A., Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties, call 3-1-1 or call for a list of cooling centers. In the city of Los Angeles, you can also find a list of recreation centers, senior centers and libraries — all good choices for cooling off — online.
- Tip: Call the center in advance to make sure seating is available.
- Tip: If the center you want is at capacity, or non-operational, head to a local, air-conditioned library and cool off with a book about ice fishing in Antarctica.
You can get more details of cooling centers in Southern California:
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