LOS ANGELES (KNX) — Southern Californians are in for some uncomfortable temperatures beginning Wednesday, when the National Weather Service expects to see digits as high as 100°. All coast plains and valleys, areas in the Santa Monica Mountains and the Santa Clarita Valley will be affected, according to the NWS.
Thursday at 2:20 p.m. the NWS said already, temperature records had been tied or broken in several areas. Those included LAX Airport, which hit 94° —beating its high of 93° set in 1989. Oxnard, Calif hit 95° — breaking its 1989 record of 92°
Earlier in the week forecasters that as the heat wave passed through, Thursday and Friday are expected to be the hottest days of the week.
A heat advisory will also affect Riverside County through Friday, with temperatures expected to reach 102°, NWS said.
San Diego and Orange Counties havent escaped the heat! Thursday the NWS shared a graphic showing temperatures as high as 109° inland of Newport Beach, Calif. in Orange County and 94° near Lemon Grove, Calif. in San Diego County.
The NWS advises all in the affected areas to wear loose-fitted, lightweight clothing, drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, avoid strenuous activities, check in on elderly and at-risk neighbors and family members and to never leave pets or children unattended in vehicles.
In addition to the heat, gusty winds are expected to affect Los Angeles County Tuesday night through Friday, with gusts between 35-55mph in some areas.
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