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Here's where it's going to get hot this week
A pedestrian uses an umbrella on a hot sunny morning in Los Angeles, Oct. 24, 2017. (Frederic J. Brown/AFP/Getty Images)
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Quick Facts
- Today’s weather: Warm, sunny
- Beaches: 68 - 75
- Mountains: 70s - low 80s
- Inland: mid 70s to low 80s
- Warnings and advisories: None
Good morning and welcome to Tuesday. Buckle in — it's going to be a warm week. (Yes, it's only February!)
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We're seeing above normal temperatures this week, likely peaking on Thursday with another Santa Ana wind event. The National Weather Service says the winds will lower humidity levels, but with the recent rain, fire weather risks are low.
For today, we're seeing highs in the mid 70s to low 80s across Southern California.
The warmest areas today will be the western San Fernando Valley, where temperatures will range from 81 to 87 degrees, and Coachella Valley, where highs between 85 to 90 degrees are expected.
Meanwhile, the rest of L.A. County valleys, Inland Empire and Orange County inland areas will see daytime highs around 76 to 83 degrees.
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Along the coast expect slightly cooler temperatures, with highs up to 75 degrees for coastal cities, and between 73 and 82 degrees for the inland coast.
Tonight's lows will drop to the mid 50s.
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