LOS ANGELES (CNS) – A rare October heat wave is expected to continue Monday across Southern California, prompting warnings for residents to take precautions to avoid illness.
Record highs were reported in the San Fernando Valley and Antelope Valley on Sunday, continuing a trend of unprecedented and dangerous conditions.
It was 107 at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, breaking the record for the day of 104 set in 2023.
It was 102 at Palmdale Airport, breaking the record for the day of 100 set in 1964. It was 101 at Lancaster Fox Field, breaking the record for the day of 99 set in 1964.
It was 93 in Sandberg, breaking the record for the day of 92 set in 1987.
An excessive heat warning will be in effect until 8 p.m. Monday in many mountain and valley areas. Forecasters said some areas could potentially reach as high as 108 degrees, while mountain and foothill areas might see overnight cooling only to the 75-to-85 degrees range.
Excessive heat warnings will also be in effect until 8 p.m. Monday in the Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills, where temperatures could reach into the 90s.
“There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors,” according to the NWS. “It will be very dangerous to perform strenuous activities during the late morning through early evening hours, including the weekend. Use extreme caution when hiking or biking anywhere in the warned area, including the popular Santa Monica Mountains.”
A cooling trend is expected to settle in beginning Monday night and continue through Thursday, although some areas will still see above-normal temperatures, forecasters said.
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