"Rainfall can sometimes be brief and intense, potentially leading to worsened local conditions"
Heat Alert Remains for Eight Districts as Extreme Temperatures and Possible Thunderstorms Approach
Districts currently under an orange alert for heat should brace themselves for continued extreme temperatures through the weekend, with a moderate chance of thunderstorms and rain expected later in the week.
According to meteorological forecasts, the heatwave is set to peak on Thursday and Friday, with temperatures potentially reaching the mid-90s to triple digits in inland and valley areas. Record highs around 96 degrees are expected in Los Angeles and Orange counties, while valley and inland regions may experience even higher temperatures.
In a positive development, there is a 20% chance of showers or thunderstorms on Friday and Saturday, primarily in inland and eastern mountain districts like the Inland Empire and eastern San Gabriel Mountains. These showers may bring localized flash flooding and dry lightning risks. Climatologist Mario Marques predicts that the showers will be very brief and weak.
Coastal and beach areas will experience cooler temperatures, around 77 to 80 degrees, with morning fog and humidity increasing later in the week.
Wind conditions outside the heat-affected zones are generally calm to weak onshore flow, though areas near canyons and valleys may experience stronger winds contributing to fire weather concerns. However, Mario Marques predicts a calm situation regarding wind.
Officials advise residents to stay hydrated, use cooling centers, and avoid outdoor strenuous activity during peak heat periods. They also warn that the showers, expected between the early hours of tomorrow, between 2 am and 6, 7 am, will be very localized.
In summary, districts under orange heat alert should prepare for continued extreme heat through the weekend, with a moderate chance of thunderstorms and rain late in the week and generally calm winds elsewhere. The drop in temperatures and increase in humidity are especially pronounced tomorrow. The showers, a consequence of a weak frontal surface, are expected to be more prevalent in the interior.
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