High temperatures, big surf set for Southern California
High temperatures and high surf are forecast for Southern California, with triple-digit heat expected to return to the region starting Monday and persist through the end of the week for several interior sections, the National Weather Service said.
Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be the hottest days, with temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above normal and excessive heat warnings issued for several areas. This heat wave heat won’t be as severe as the one earlier this month.
Some heat records could be tied or broken: The NWS forecast 107 for Riverside on Wednesday, matching the previous high reached on that date in 1943; and 120 for Palm Springs which could beat the 1943 date high of 119.
Several record warm low temperatures are also like, especially on Tuesday and Wednesday night.
A long duration heat wave with record-breaking temperatures is possible next week for much of southwestern California. There is the potential for high heat risk mainly for interior locations including the valleys and mountains Monday through at least Thursday. #cawx #LAWeather pic.twitter.com/1LmdXcmYfg
— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) July 21, 2018
Meanwhile, a high surf advisory will go into effect Monday through Thursday, with south-southwest swells bringing waves peaking at 4-to-5 feet Tuesday, with the highest surf Wednesday at southwest-facing beaches in Orange and northern San Diego counties with waves likely to reach 6-8 feet, the NWS said. The surf and swell will begin to lower Thursday.
Planning on going to the beach to beat the heat next week? Keep in mind that a High Surf Advisory is in effect for Mon-Wed for surf of 6-8 ft, highest in Orange and northern San Diego Counties. Watch for strong rip currents and hazardous swimming conditions. #cawx #SanDiegoWX pic.twitter.com/cfG1CDooPN
— NWS San Diego (@NWSSanDiego) July 22, 2018
Excessive heat warnings for much of Southern California will start 10 a.m. Monday through 8 p.m. Thursday from Santa Barbara County down to San Diego County, with only a few coastal areas spared by a lesser heat advisory, the NWS said. A fire weather watch will go into effect Tuesday afternoon through Thursday morning for some areas of Santa Barbara County.
Some forecast Monday highs for the area include 90 for Los Angeles; 105 for the San Gabriel, San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys; up to 96 for interior Orange County, and 101 to 106 for Riverside and San Bernardino County valleys. And it will get hotter.