A heat advisory will be in effect on Labor Day and beyond in many areas of Southern California, where temperatures are forecast to soar well above 100 degrees.
The advisory, indicating dangerous heat conditions, will blanket much of the region, including parts of the Los Angeles area, Orange County and all of the Inland Empire, the National Weather Service said Sunday. The advisory will extend into Tuesday.
In Los Angeles County, the areas under the advisory include the local mountains and the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys, with some spots expected to top out between 95 and 105 degrees, the NWS said. The coast, as usual, will be somewhat cooler, with highs in the upper 80s in Orange County beach towns.
The Riverside metropolitan area is expected to reach 100 degrees on Sunday and 102 on Labor Day, according to the NWS.
Coachella Valley temperatures will be the highest in the county, with Coachella reaching 111 on Sunday and Labor Day. Palm Springs was predicted to be just a couple degrees cooler, reaching a high of 110 Sunday and 109 Monday.
Temecula temperatures are expected to be in the high 90s on Sunday and Labor Day, while Hemet should see triple-digit temperatures all weekend, reaching a high of 103 by Monday.
Forecasters said monsoonal moisture will arrive again Tuesday, bringing a risk of showers and thunderstorms through the remainder of the week.
A slight cooling trend is expected later in the week, with temperatures cooling off by about 5 to 7 degrees for the following weekend.
Forecasters are reminding anyone heading to the beach over the holiday weekend to be aware of hazardous rip currents and elevated surf. A beach hazards statement is in effect through Monday night.
Health officials also urge people to generally avoid strenuous outdoor activity, drink plenty of fluids and to check on those at risk for heat-related illness, such as people who are sick or have chronic conditions, older adults and pregnant women.
The public is also reminded to never leave children and pets in a vehicle without air conditioning on for even one minute, as vehicle temperatures can quickly rise to deadly levels.
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