Extreme Heat Watch Issued for Los Angeles County Inland Coast
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for the Los Angeles County Inland Coast, including Downtown Los Angeles. The watch is in effect from Tuesday morning through Thursday evening, with dangerously hot conditions expected.
The Extreme Heat Watch was issued on June 18 by the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA. It is in effect from Tuesday morning, June 23, through Thursday evening, June 25, for the Los Angeles County Inland Coast, including Downtown Los Angeles.
Forecasts indicate dangerously hot conditions, with temperatures potentially reaching up to 88 degrees in Downtown Los Angeles and 85 degrees in Inglewood. The peak of the heat is expected on Wednesday and Thursday.
There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone in the affected areas. This risk is particularly noted for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and individuals active outdoors.
While temperatures are expected to cool slightly after Thursday, conditions are projected to remain well above normal through the upcoming weekend.