SOCAL’s worst heat wave this year: How long will it last and where is the hottest?

The long and dangerous heat waves of Southern California are expected to be baked this week, which has brought health and fires across the region to the forefront as forecasters warn that it will be the most important hot weather so far this year.

In the next few days, temperatures within Southern California will rise dramatically, with little chance of overnight relief and creating opportunities for instability in the atmosphere, thereby promoting extreme fire behavior and growth.

Weather officials and experts are warning residents to plan for air conditioning access immediately and receive emergency alarms and evacuation methods if necessary.

What to expect

This heat wave is posing a double threat to the South. The triple-digit calorie forecast is expected to pose acute health risks, especially for vulnerable groups, which will increase the threat of fast-growing wildfires if anyone ignites it.

Much of the area was under extreme heat warnings throughout the weekend, while the mountains and foothills of Los Angeles and Ventura County have been issued with red flag warnings.

When will the calories come? How long can it last?

Wednesday: Almost all extreme heat alerts in the area began Wednesday when forecasters said temperatures would start to rise. Much of southwestern California is in extreme heat, warning of “dangerous hot conditions.”

Red flags to the mountains and foothills of Los Angeles and Ventura County starting Wednesday indicate that the situation of explosive fire growth is ripe.

Thursday and Friday: Temperatures are expected to peak Thursday and Friday when the inland areas, including downtown Los Angeles, will be in extreme heat. In these areas, the highs are expected to reach 95 to 105 degrees. The Los Angeles Valley can reach up to 110.

The heat wave will also expand from Thursday, with most parts of the Inland Orange County, the Inland Empire, the San Diego County Valley and the San Joaquin Valley going to be viewed from extreme heat starting Thursday. The internal expectations of Orange County are as high as 95 degrees, the San Diego County Valley can reach up to 102 degrees, and the Inland Empire and Central Valley can reach 106 degrees.

Friday to Sunday: Officials say there will also be a chance of thunderstorms from Friday to weekends. The biggest chance of these monsoon storms (about 20%) will be on the hills of Los Angeles and San Bernardino County. They can bring local flooding as well as lightning strikes, which can trigger new fires.

Saturday and Sunday: Many heat and fire weather warnings will expire on weekends, but officials say they can be extended. Even the most extreme warning expires, officials warn that the temperature is still high.

Early next week: The forecast remains uncertain, but it seems that some cooling will begin next week, although temperatures will remain above average for this time of year.

What is the risk of fire?

Red flag warnings have been issued to the Los Angeles and Ventura County mountains and foothills since 9 a.m. Wednesday, and it remains in effect until Saturday night.

Fire weather monitoring (a step below the Red Flag Warning) takes effect on the mountains of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.

“Exceptionally intense instability will create a fire environment that can produce explosive fire behavior through large vertical plume growth.” These conditions will be particularly challenging when combined with low relative humidity, with little cooling and dry landscape at night.

Although the main wind is not predicted, the alarm says there will be some local breeze in the afternoon that can “intensify the spread of any feather-dominated fires and increase potentially dangerous fire rain environments”.

The chances of thunderstorms on Friday, Saturday and Sunday will only increase dangerous conditions and potential for lightning fires.

Where to see the worst calories?

• Southeast California, including Mojave Desert and Yucca Valleyunder extreme heat warnings, weather service warnings mainly to super heat risks. Temperatures are expected to reach twenty palms, Barstow 115, and Death Valley will reach 110. This most extreme heat will extend to northwestern Arizona and southern Nevada.
• this Apple and Lucerne Valley Temperatures up to 108 degrees are expected to be seen on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
• Some of the most popular areas in Los Angeles County include Santa Clarita, Palmadale and Woodland HillsIt is expected to reach 105 to 108 on Thursday and Friday.
• Paso Robles It can reach 107 on Thursday.

How do officials prepare?

Los Angeles officials are preparing for the heat wave and adding four cooling centers with air conditioning and water to its network of libraries and parks that will be open to the public.

Starting Wednesday, the city will open senior centers in Canoga Park and North Hollywood from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and will be open at least Saturday. On Thursday and Friday, the city will also open the Hickory Entertainment Center and the Algin Sutton Entertainment Center as cooling centers.

A map of the Los Angeles Cooling Center can be found here.

The city’s Fire Department said it is planning to introduce resources throughout the city and add a new crew of 26 full-time firefighters to focus on wildfires.

Tips for staying safe when extreme heat:

• Avoid outdoor activities and avoid sunshine, especially during the hot days of the day. When the temperature is low, choose external activities in the morning or evening.
• Keep hydrated.
• Wear light and loose clothes.
• Learn about the signs and symptoms of a fever-related disease and seek help immediately if needed.
• Check your neighbors and the most vulnerable people, including children, seniors, people living on the street, pregnant women and people with chronic health conditions, all of whom are most vulnerable to heat-related illnesses.