SoCal heat wave peaks today, but sweltering temps, fire risk will last for days
Briefly

Southern California's heat wave is set to peak on Thursday, with temperatures reaching triple digits in the San Fernando and Antelope valleys. Regions in Los Angeles County will remain in the 90s. A slight cooling trend is forecast for Friday and the weekend, but temperatures will stay above normal, especially away from the coast. Inland areas of San Diego County are under heat advisories. Persistent heat is drying vegetation, increasing wildfire risks, while warmer conditions are expected to return next week.
"Temperatures will hit the triple digits in the San Fernando and Antelope valleys on Thursday, while interior regions of Los Angeles County will see temperatures in the 90s."
"A slight cooling trend is [forecast for] Friday through the weekend but temperatures will remain above normal away from the immediate coast well into next week."
"Current models predict that the weather will warm up again on Monday, probably hitting temperatures similar to Thursday's."
"The sustained hot weather will continue to dry out vegetation, increasing the risk of wildfire starts and worsening conditions around blazes already burning across Southern California."
Read at Los Angeles Times
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