This heatwave is drawing to an end as weather takes a turn for the better

It might not feel like it for some areas, but the most recent heatwave is moving toward its end.

Across the Southland temperatures will drop between 5 and 10 degrees. That will be felt mainly along the coast and coastal valleys. Foothill communities will still see highs in the triple digits. An excessive heat warning for the valleys and inland areas ends today.

Forecast highs for Monday afternoon remain red hot.

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Highs at the beaches will be in the 70s to 80s and we're looking at highs in the low 100s for warmer valleys and foothill areas.

Some notable forecasts:

• Downtown L.A. will reach up to 88 degrees.
• Woodland Hills will reach up to 102 degrees.
• Highland, where the Line Fire is actively burning, will see a high of 101 degrees.
• Trabuco Canyon, where the Airport Fire is actively burning, will see a high of 96 degrees.
  

A wildfire smoke advisory has been extended until Wednesday as wildfires continue to burn across the Southland. That means the sky will be hazy and sunny this afternoon. Smoke from fires will have heavy impact on residents of L.A, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties.

Here's how you can protect yourself from wildfire smoke.

Where to cool down

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:

• L.A. County
• City of L.A. (includes hydration centers)
• Orange County
• Riverside County
• San Bernardino County