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Slight dip in temps ahead of another scorching heatwave next week
The hottest part of the day is around 4pm. Make sure to stay cool and check in on loved ones.
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QUICK FACTS
- Today’s weather: Sunny
- Beaches: 74 to 80 degrees
- Mountains: Mid-80s to mid-90s
- Inland: 91 to 100 degrees
- Warnings and advisories: Heat advisory, extreme heat
It might not feel like it, but Southern California is in for a slight cooldown this weekend before the heat comes back.
The National Weather Service says temperatures today will drop a degree or two. At the beaches, the daily highs will range from 74 to 80 degrees. For the inland coast, expect max temperatures to reach 87 to 93 degrees. Inland areas of Orange County will see temperatures from 79 to 87 degrees.
Meanwhile, L.A. County valleys will stay below 100 degrees today with highs expected to reach 89 to 99 degrees. Over in the Inland Empire, we're going to see temperatures range from 91 to 100 degrees.
In Coachella Valley, temperatures will be about 3 degrees cooler with highs from 110 to 115 degrees. And in the Antelope Valley, expect highs from 99 to 108 degrees, and 93 to 98 degrees for the cooler hills.
Looking ahead to the weekend, daily highs for the valley communities are expected to max out in the lower to mid-90s. Coachella Valley will also see temperatures drop a few more degrees. Come Monday, temperatures will begin to warm up again.
Need a place to get out of the heat?
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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).
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