Extreme Heat Watch Issued for Los Angeles County Inland Coast
An Extreme Heat Watch has been issued for the Los Angeles County Inland Coast, including Downtown Los Angeles. Dangerously hot conditions are expected from Tuesday morning, June 23, through Thursday evening, June 25.
The National Weather Service (NWS) Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued an Extreme Heat Watch on June 18 at 10:46 AM PDT. This watch covers the Los Angeles County Inland Coast, specifically mentioning Downtown Los Angeles and Inglewood.
Temperatures could reach up to 88 degrees in Downtown Los Angeles and 85 degrees in Inglewood. The hottest conditions are anticipated on Wednesday and Thursday.
There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, particularly the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and individuals active outdoors.
While temperatures are expected to cool slightly after Thursday, they are forecast to remain well above normal through the following weekend.