Southern California to See Spike in Temperatures, Fire Risk

Temperatures are climbing along with the risk of wildfires as a spring heat wave moves into Southern California.

Forecasters predict temperatures in the 80s across greater Los Angeles this week, and some spots could see triple digits as the week goes on.

The warm weather is expected to last through the weekend in inland areas.

The National Weather Service warns that hot and dry conditions will create an elevated danger of brush fires.

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June 16, 2017 at 9:11 am

Fair Playing Field says:

Yeah, we have a lot of climate variety in Southern California depending on elevation and distance from the coast. Where I live we rarely, if ever, see high 90s in June; it's ... read more
June 15, 2017 at 3:31 pm

Counterpoint says:

I live here too Fair and it feels like every summer has a highs-in-the-90s heatwave more often than not. It could just feel that way to me though since I only remember the mis... read more
June 15, 2017 at 9:03 am

Fair Playing Field says:

Summer doesn't begin until June 21st and it's already unseasonably warm here with high 90s expected before next Wednesday. Definitely a late spring heat wave.