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You can expect temperatures to be hotter than normal through next week in Southern California, with dangerous heat likely in the inland areas tomorrow through Sunday.
Quick Facts
Today’s weather: Warm, sunny
Beaches: high 70s
Mountains/deserts: upper 80s/ 100 degrees
Inland: 90s
Warnings and advisories: Excessive heat warning, watch, heat advisory
This afternoon, highs at the coast and inland Orange County will be in the 80s to low 90s. The valleys will top out at around 100 degrees.
The Riverside area could get up to 107 and Antelope Valley cities could get up to 112.
The National Weather Service has added an excessive heat warning for Antelope Valley and adjacent foothills starting at 10 a.m. today to 9 p.m. Saturday. Here's a list of other advisories that are in effect until 9 p.m. Saturday:
San Diego County Valleys and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills
Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts and San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning
L.A. and Ventura Counties, San Gabriel and Santa Monica Mountains
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has also extended their air quality advisory until Saturday for inland areas and the Coachella Valley.
Tips to stay cool
Kiddie pool
Lotions in the fridge
Eat spicy foods in the basement (or on the floor) while wearing a damp shirt and listening to the rain setting on your white noise machine
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 a pet from excessive heat
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 a human from excessive heat
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," says the CDC)
This day in history
On July 20, 1974, a tornado slammed into Hemet.
Things to do
Sunset Concerts: Billy Valentine—Listen to the socially conscious soul of blues and R&B singer Billy Valentine. He’ll reimagine covers of iconic protest songs, including works by Stevie Wonder, Prince and Marvin Gaye. The event kicks off Skirball’s Summer Concert series. Get there early at 6:30 p.m. for gallery exhibitions and concessions, with the concert starting at 8 p.m. While advanced reservations are closed, walk-up tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis.
