A large reflecting pool on the Pasadena City College campus helps bring some chill to summer classes on Monday, July 27, 2026. A heat advisory was in effect until 8pm Monday. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
John Meeks, visiting from Oklahoma for a Junior Olympics tournament in Norwalk, takes a pictures of his family at the Cabrillo Beach breakwater in San Pedro on Monday July 27, 2026. Temperatures will remain hotter than normal in the Southland for the foreseeable future, with dangerously hot weather expected by next weekend, forecasters said today. An extreme heat warning was in effect until at least 8 p.m. Monday in Lake Los Angeles, Lancaster and Palmdale, which were roasting under triple-digit highs. A less severe heat advisory was issued for other areas of the county for the same period. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Two friends enjoy the cooling mist at the Cabrillo Beach breakwater in San Pedro on Monday July 27, 2026. Temperatures will remain hotter than normal in the Southland for the foreseeable future, with dangerously hot weather expected by next weekend, forecasters said today. An extreme heat warning was in effect until at least 8 p.m. Monday in Lake Los Angeles, Lancaster and Palmdale, which were roasting under triple-digit highs. A less severe heat advisory was issued for other areas of the county for the same period. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Runners are taking advantage of the cool air at Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro on Monday July 27, 2026. Temperatures will remain hotter than normal in the Southland for the foreseeable future, with dangerously hot weather expected by next weekend, forecasters said today. An extreme heat warning was in effect until at least 8 p.m. Monday in Lake Los Angeles, Lancaster and Palmdale, which were roasting under triple-digit highs. A less severe heat advisory was issued for other areas of the county for the same period. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Anglers keep it cool at the Cabrillo Beach breakwater in San Pedro on Monday July 27, 2026. Temperatures will remain hotter than normal in the Southland for the foreseeable future, with dangerously hot weather expected by next weekend, forecasters said today. An extreme heat warning was in effect until at least 8 p.m. Monday in Lake Los Angeles, Lancaster and Palmdale, which were roasting under triple-digit highs. A less severe heat advisory was issued for other areas of the county for the same period. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Anglers keep it cool at the Cabrillo Beach breakwater in San Pedro on Monday July 27, 2026. Temperatures will remain hotter than normal in the Southland for the foreseeable future, with dangerously hot weather expected by next weekend, forecasters said today. An extreme heat warning was in effect until at least 8 p.m. Monday in Lake Los Angeles, Lancaster and Palmdale, which were roasting under triple-digit highs. A less severe heat advisory was issued for other areas of the county for the same period. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Anglers keep it cool at the Cabrillo Beach breakwater in San Pedro on Monday July 27, 2026. Temperatures will remain hotter than normal in the Southland for the foreseeable future, with dangerously hot weather expected by next weekend, forecasters said today. An extreme heat warning was in effect until at least 8 p.m. Monday in Lake Los Angeles, Lancaster and Palmdale, which were roasting under triple-digit highs. A less severe heat advisory was issued for other areas of the county for the same period. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
An adult hat fits well for full coverage from the sun for a baby along Colorado Blvd on Monday, July 27, 2026. A heat advisory is in effect until 8pm Monday. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Temperatures will remain hotter than normal in Southern California for the foreseeable future, with dangerously hot weather expected by next weekend, forecasters said on Monday.
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“Southern California, and for that matter most of the West, continues to roast under temperatures that are 5-10 degrees above normal and abnormally high humidities due to ocean temperatures that are also 4-8 degrees above normal,” the National Weather Service said.
That pattern was not expected to change much the rest of the week, with very slight cooling of a couple degrees possible Tuesday and Wednesday before another spike sends temperatures way above normal levels next weekend.
Downtown Los Angeles is expected to see highs of 90 and 92 degrees next Saturday and Sunday, the NWS said. Pasadena, Van Nuys and Woodland Hills will all crack 100 degrees on Saturday, while Valencia will reach 105 and Lancaster will reach 111, according to current forecasts.
An extreme heat warning was in effect in Lake Los Angeles, Lancaster and Palmdale, which were roasting under triple-digit highs. A less severe heat advisory was issued for other areas of the county.
In Orange County, Anaheim is expected to surpass 90 degrees Friday and Saturday.
Inland areas were also in for a scorching week, with widespread triple-digit highs expected throughout the county all next weekend, forecasters said.
An extreme heat warning was in effect until at least 8 p.m. Monday in the Coachella Valley, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Indio, Palm Desert Country, Coachella, La Quinta, Cathedral City and the San Gorgonio Pass near Banning, with highs ranging from 8 to 12 degrees above average.
Monday’s temperatures were expected to be about 98 degrees in the downtown Riverside area, 94 in Temecula, 101 in Hemet, 114 in Coachella and 113 in Palm Springs, according to the National Weather Service.
Temperatures near the coast will offer the most relief, staying in the 70s all week.
Overnight lows will remain elevated all week too, remaining in the upper 60s in most valley areas.
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“The hot and humid conditions during the day and night will bring elevated risks of heat-related illness,” the NWS advised.
The city of Los Angeles urged residents to take precautions during the heat event by staying hydrated, seeking shade or air-conditioned buildings and limiting strenuous outdoor activities to the morning or evening hours whenever possible.
People without access to air conditioning were encouraged to seek relief at public libraries, recreation facilities, senior centers or other public buildings. Information about cooling centers is available by calling 311 or online through the city’s emergency management website at emergency.lacity.gov/heat.
People were reminded to never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle for even a minute on hot days, as inside temperatures can rapidly reach deadly levels.
With temperatures sizzling, nearly 2,000 people were rescued from the ocean by L.A. County lifeguards last weekend, and high surf is expected to continue pounding the Southern California coast through Wednesday, officials said.
Millions flocked to the beach for relief from soaring temperatures, especially in inland locations, according to L. A. County Lifeguards, a division of the county fire department.
In addition to 1,950 ocean rescues, lifeguards also responded to 71,274 “preventative actions” and rendered medical aid to 517 people.
“With a heat advisory continuing across the Southland and a southern hemisphere swell expected to keep surf elevated throughout the week, we encourage everyone to take proper precaution, and talk to a lifeguard about conditions before entering the water,” lifeguards advised on social media.
The weather service also warned of a high rip tide risk with 3- to 6-foot waves, and some sets reaching seven feet through 6 p.m. Wednesday.
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