The unusual heat wave that baked Southern California is ending soon
It’s fun to brag about Southern California’s temperate climate — until a heat wave strikes.
This past week, the region saw an unusual heat wave, with humid, almost monsoon-like conditions adding to the misery. It alsoIn the Antelope Valley, Lancaster hit 110 degrees on Friday, breaking the record of 108 for the date set in 2017, and Palmdale reached 108, tying its record of 108 in 2017. Sandberg, a small community near the Interstate 5 corridor through the Grapevine, hit 104, breaking the record of 99, also set in 2017.
While coastal areas will see cooler temperatures this weekend, hot weather and fire conditions are expected to continue in other parts of Southern California through Monday, with some inland, valley and mountain areas seeing high temperatures, low humidity and wind gusts of up to 40 mph.Excessive heat warnings remain in place for Los Angeles County mountain areas through Saturday evening, and in the Antelope Valley through Sunday night.
Fire Weather continues for Interior Areas through Monday! Do your part to prevent wildfires by avoiding outdoor work that may create sparks, properly dispose of cigarette butts, & keep vehicles off dry grass. Also report any fires you witness!
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