Southern California broiling as new heat wave hits
Downtown Los Angeles hit 90 degrees and some inland communities passed the 100-degree mark by lunchtime Wednesday as a new heat wave hit Southern California.
Forecasters said temperatures will be up to 20 degrees above normal over the next three days. On Wednesday, the National Weather Service said Saugus and Acton hit the century mark, while Santa Ana, Fullerton, Van Nuys and Woodland Hills were all in the 90s.
A large area of high pressure will create a warming trend that should continue through Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Triple-digit temperatures are expected in the western San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and Ventura County, and other areas will feel like it’s in the 100s when the humidity is factored in.
“And there will not be much overnight relief,” said weather service specialist Stuart Seto. “Temperatures will start in the mid- to upper 70s at night.”
Those looking to cool off this week can head to the coast, where the ocean breeze will keep the temperatures in the 70s, or to one of several cooling centers open throughout Los Angeles County.
There could be some relief over the weekend, but it will still be warmer than normal, Seto said, and temperatures are expected to rise again next week.
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