After a day of record-high heat, Southern California is again expected to reach blistering temperatures Wednesday.
An excessive-heat warning is in effect through 9 p.m. Friday in the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties, excluding the Santa Monica range.
Still, Wednesday marks the beginning of a cooling trend, which should last into next week, Wofford said. The breeze from the ocean is picking up, bringing with it cooler temperatures.The California Independent System Operator, which monitors power lines across the state, saidthat it may issue a flex alert between 4 and 9 p.m. Wednesday to reduce energy usage during a strain on the state’s grid.
Residents should conserve energy as much as possible to avoid power outages, the release said. They should set thermostats to 78 degrees or higher, avoid using high-energy appliances and turn off unnecessary lighting. Many libraries, senior centers and community spaces around Los Angeles County are open and available to serve as a cool space for residents to escape the heat. Helen Chavez, associate director of the county’s Office of Emergency Management, recommended that peopleSeveral places across the Southland reached daily record highs Tuesday, with 96 degrees in Anaheim, 120 in Palm Springs, 117 in Borrego Springs, 107 in San Jacinto, 89 in Big Bear and 107 in Palmdale.
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