Overview
- Daytime highs are running about 10 degrees above the seasonal average, with recent valley readings in the mid to upper 90s.
- Palm Springs logged a record warm overnight low of 71 degrees, reducing nighttime relief.
- Forecasts call for continued mid to upper 90s through at least the middle of next week, with 6–10 day outlooks still above average.
- A Heat Advisory to the west remains in effect until 7 p.m. for areas running 15 to 20 degrees above normal.
- A weak Santa Ana setup and dew points in the 20s and 30s are maintaining very dry conditions and an elevated fire risk in higher elevations of Los Angeles, Ventura, and Kern counties.