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Warm, breezy conditions brings fire weather concerns for SoCal
Winds will reach 10 to 20 mph mainly over northern L.A. County.
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Quick Facts
- Today’s weather: Mostly sunny
- Beaches: 71-76 degrees
- Mountains: 80-90 degrees
- Inland: 87-96 degrees
- Warnings and advisories: None
Good morning and welcome to Friday! The weather is warming up for the weekend, with today and Saturday slated to be the warmest and driest days of the week.
We're going to see some breezy conditions over northern L.A. County and southwest Santa Barbara County. Gusts will mainly be in the 10 to 20 mph range. The National Weather Service says those conditions will elevate the risk of fire.
At L.A. County beaches, expect highs in the mid 70s, and mid to upper 80s for inland areas, including San Gabriel Valley. Meanwhile, the San Fernando Valley will see temperatures of up to 94 degrees.
In Orange County, there will be similar conditions along the coast, with highs from 70 to 79 degrees at the beaches and 85 degrees inland.
The Inland Empire will see highs of up to 96 degrees. And in Coachella Valley, temps are expected to reach up to 108 degrees.
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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