After weeks of relatively mild summer temperatures in most Southern California, Mother Nature will heat up next week.
Temperatures will be hovering in downtown Los Angeles in the mid-80s and in the valley from the mid-90s to the mid-90s, according to the National Weather Service, at least Monday until Monday. Low clouds and morning fog that hang along the coast and burn in the evening will also continue – but not for long.
National meteorologist Mike Wofford said mercury is expected to rise on Tuesday, and by Wednesday, most of Los Angeles County will be extra toast, with temperatures up to 100 degrees in valleys and coastal areas.
“We didn’t see the temperature here like some of the previous summers, where we’ve reached 120 degrees, but it certainly looks 5 to 10 degrees higher than normal,” Wolfder said.
Downtown Los Angeles will be able to experience temperatures in the mid-90s in the mid-north next week. Woodland Hills is expected to reach about 107 degrees and Burbank could reach about 100 degrees, according to the Meteorological Services.
Continuous low-pressure systems in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia have been hovering over the past few weeks, making temperatures cooler in most of California. But next week, the high-voltage system will expand from New Mexico and Arizona to the west coast and bring a lot of warm-ups.
“Our July is definitely a quiet July,” Wolfder said. “We have a little warmer temperature in June, but July is pretty good when it comes to temperatures.”
Warford said hot winds are not expected to be accompanied by widespread strong winds next week, reducing the risk of severe fire weather conditions.
But this is still early in the fire season, experts warn. As the heat waves of summer may continue, dry the brushes and then burst in autumn, which can lead to dangerous conditions over the next few months.
As temperatures rise, officials warned the public to stay hydrated, avoid intense outdoor activities, and examine those who are susceptible to heat-related illnesses.
A 21-year-old hiker may have collapsed due to a stroke while hiking on a trail near Lake Beressa on Wednesday. According to the Vacaville Fire District, six other hikers also suffer from heat-related illnesses and must be rescued.
“Take calories seriously,” the fire zone warned in an Instagram post. “It can be fatal.”
