New heat advisories will be in effect through Tuesday, July 14, as areas across SoCal are set to experience temperatures in the triple digits
The National Weather Service has extended heat advisories across Southern California, including downtown Los Angeles and the Santa Clarita, San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys.
Temperatures are expected to remain high through the rest of the week and into the weekend, a disappointing shift from what forecasters originally determined would begin to decrease by Friday evening. The current heat advisories have been extended through 10 am on Tuesday, July 14.
Los Angeles County’s inland coast, which includes Downtown, can expect temperatures between 82 and 94 degrees, while many other areas, such as Pasadena and Burbank, can expect temperatures in the triple digits.
Higher humidity levels, beginning Sunday, increase the risk of monsoonal moisture in SoCal’s mountain and valley communities, which can expect temperatures up to 112 degrees.
Once the heat advisory is lifted, the National Weather Service will immediately convert it to an extreme heat watch, which will be in effect until Thursday, July 16.
Angelenos looking for respite from these conditions at the beach may need to find a new solution.
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On top of the dangerously high temperatures, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued water quality warnings for seven beaches.
The Department is urging residents to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in ocean waters due to elevated bacteria levels, which they say exceed state health standards.
This warning applies to the following beaches:
Will Rogers State Park
Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove
Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey
Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro
Topanga Country Beach
Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu
Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica
If you’re planning a beach day, be sure to avoid these contaminated zones, and prioritize hydration and sun protection as temperatures soar across the region.