May 15, 2008 7:56 am US/Pacific
Stay Cool, SoCal! We're Riding A Heat Wave
LOS ANGELES
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Daytime temperatures will range from the mid 70s to the mid 80s along the coastal plain but climb into the 90s inland and in the valleys.
CBS
Southland temperatures will soar into the 90s on Thursday, and near-record or record highs may be posted in valley areas, forecasters said.
National Weather Service forecasters said the heat wave, which will last through the weekend, was the product of strong high pressure over the West Coast combined with weak-to-moderate offshore flow.
"High temperatures through Saturday will soar into the 90s across most of the interior sections, with the hottest locations expected to exceed 100 degrees," according to an NWS advisory.
Daytime temperatures will range from the mid 70s to the mid 80s along the coastal plain but climb into the 90s inland and in the valleys.
"Daytime high temperatures may near or exceed record levels," according to the advisory.
The NWS said near-record temperatures may be recorded in the Antelope and Santa Clarita valleys.
Temperatures will remain above-normal Sunday but the high pressure that's partly at the source of the heat wave should weaken by Monday with the expected return of afternoon sea breezes, NWS forecasters said.
However, inland temperatures will remain high until Tuesday, when the region will experience a general cooling.
The NWS advised that area residents should wear loose fitting light clothing and drink plenty of water beginning today and "take advantage of air conditioning if available."
It also reminded residents to "never, ever leave children, the elderly or pets in enclosed automobiles, even for the shortest time. Temperatures quickly rise to life-threatening levels, even if the windows are partially opened."
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