“The ridge remains stationary and locked in over the desert southwest, translating to the persistence of high temperatures remaining on an average of 5 to 10 degrees above average throughout the rest of the workweek,” the National Weather Service said.
The weather will also produce elevated wildfire danger, with “increased risk for large plume-dominated fire behavior” away from the coast, according to the National Weather Service. No major wind events are expected in the Southland this week.
Health officials advised people to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun during the hottest parts of the day and check up on relatives and neighbors.
The public was also urged to never leave children or pets in parked vehicles for even a minute, as temperatures inside vehicles can reach deadly levels in virtually no time.
City News Service contributed to this report.