Scorching Heatwave Hits Southern California
Meteorologists are projecting some crazy high temperatures in sunny Southern California this week. It looks like things are going to get pretty toasty, especially in the San Fernando Valley where the heat is expected to climb above 100 degrees. The rest of the region won’t be spared either, with temperatures in the 90s elsewhere. Get ready to crank up those ACs and stock up on sunscreen, folks!
Rising Temperatures and Hot Days Ahead
After a nice, warm weekend, temperatures are set to start rising on Monday. According to David Gomberg, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard, the Valley is looking at highs in the 80s to 90s on Monday. But wait, it gets hotter! By midweek, we’re talking about scorching temperatures of 103 degrees in Woodland Hills on Wednesday and 101 degrees on Thursday. In downtown Los Angeles, it’s going to heat up from the low 80s on Monday to the mid-80s on Tuesday and then to the low 90s on Wednesday. Gomberg predicts that Wednesday and Thursday will be the hottest days, so brace yourselves for some serious sweating.
Heat Advisories and Vulnerable Groups
The National Weather Service is gearing up to issue heat advisories, warning folks to think twice before engaging in strenuous midday activities like hiking. Gomberg also pointed out that the elderly and young children are especially vulnerable during these heatwaves. Over in the Inland Empire, temperatures are expected to soar into the mid- to upper 90s on Wednesday and Thursday. Inland Orange County cities such as Irvine and Anaheim won’t be spared either, with temperatures hitting the upper 80s and low 90s by midweek. But hey, there’s a silver lining! According to Dave Munyan, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in San Diego, temperatures will cool down to the mid-80s by Saturday, which is pretty much the norm for late May. So, hang in there, folks. It’s going to be a hot one, but we’ll get through it together.
