Relief In Sight After Third Day Of Triple-Digit Temperatures

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Valley areas could see triple-digit temperatures for a third day in a row as a heat wave continues to bake Southern California.

"Very hot weather is expected across the mountains and interior areas of southwest California through Thursday, with the potential for heat-related (health) impacts," a National Weather Service statement said.

Highs in the low 100s were expected in the San Fernando, Santa Clarita and Antelope valleys Wednesday while the San Gabriel Valley and the San Gabriel Mountains were expected to experience temperatures in the high 90s.

The NWS forecast a mix of sunny and partly cloudy skies in Los Angeles County Wednesday and highs of 75 in Avalon; 76 at LAX; 84 in Long Beach; 86 in downtown L.A.; 92 in Burbank; 96 in San Gabriel; 97 in Pasadena; 98 on Mount Wilson; 100 in Woodland Hills; 101 in Saugus; and 106 in Palmdale and Lancaster.

Temperatures are expected to drop about 5 degrees Thursday and remain in the 100s only in the Antelope Valley, then another few degrees on Friday. Antelope Valley's temperatures will finally drop in to the 90s on Saturday.

High surf and strong rip currents were forecast to continue through late Friday along the L.A. County coast. A beach hazards statement will go into effect Wednesday afternoon through Friday night for Los Angeles and Orange County beaches.

Also in effect was a small craft advisory, which serves to warn the operators of small vessels of hazardous conditions. It will expire at 3 a.m. Thursday.