Heat Advisory

Headline

...Extended period of very hot temperatures expected across the interior portions of southwest California through the middle of this week...
...Areas of dense fog will affect the coastal areas of Los Angeles, Ventura and the Santa Barbara South Coast will be in effect through 9 AM PDT this morning...
.Strong high pressure building across the southwestern states will cause temperatures to climb well above normal in many parts of interior southwest California today and through the middle of next week. The hottest temperatures are expected to be in the Antelope Valley early this week when highs between 108 and 112 degrees are expected. Temperatures in the coastal valleys of Ventura and Los Angeles Counties are expected to climb to 100- 106 early next week and even the inland parts of the Los Angeles coastal plain will reach the lower 90s.
The same upper ridge that will bring the heat, will also cause the marine layer to become very shallow and allowing areas of dense fog to develop across coastal areas of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara County South Coast this morning.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 246 AM PDT Mon Jun 19 2017 ...Extended period of very hot temperatures expected across the interior portions of southwest California through the middle of this week... ...Areas of dense fog will affect the coastal areas of Los Angeles, Ventura and the Santa Barbara South Coast will be in effect through 9 AM PDT this morning... .Strong high pressure building across the southwestern states will cause temperatures to climb well above normal in many parts of interior southwest California today and through the middle of next week. The hottest temperatures are expected to be in the Antelope Valley early this week when highs between 108 and 112 degrees are expected. Temperatures in the coastal valleys of Ventura and Los Angeles Counties are expected to climb to 100- 106 early next week and even the inland parts of the Los Angeles coastal plain will reach the lower 90s. The same upper ridge that will bring the heat, will also cause the marine layer to become very shallow and allowing areas of dense fog to develop across coastal areas of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara County South Coast this morning. ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * TEMPERATURES...100-106, warmest Tuesday and Wednesday. Across the elevated foothills, low temperatures will only lower to the low to mid 70s. * IMPACTS...The very high temperatures could create a dangerous situation in which heat related illnesses are possible. Temperatures inside vehicles, even if the windows are partially open, can quickly rise to life-threatening levels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.