Broiling On Father's Day; SoCal Could Suffer Worst June Heat Wave In 10 Years
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — This Father's Day will be a hot one, as southern California endures the second day of a heat wave that's only getting hotter.
Temperatures are expected to be almost 20 degrees above average, and an excessive heat warning is in effect.
Burbank broke a record when the thermometer hit 107º Sunday afternoon.
Los Angeles will hit 97° Sunday, while temperatures in the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys will top out at 107º.
The Inland Empire will be as high as 105º, while beaches will see a relatively cool 88º.
Palm Springs is expecting a sizzling 116º.
According to the National Weather Service, one of the strongest high pressure systems in years is causing the heat.
Red flag warnings will be in effect in Santa Barbara County, where the Sherpa fire has burned 7,600 acres.
Smoke from that fire is creating a haze over Los Angeles and Orange Counties, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
A Flex Alert is in effect for southern California from 10 a.m.to 9 p.m. Monday, with utilities asking consumers to conserve electricity.
Temperatures will rise by about three degrees across the region Monday, the first day of summer, then drop Tuesday.
The rest of the week will be warm, with hazy sunshine and temperatures in the 80s for Los Angeles, 90s for the valleys and Inland Empire.
The high desert will be in the triple digits through the week.
Authorities are warning people not to leave kids or pets in parked cars, and exercise only in the early morning or late evening.
The National Weather Service is also advising everyone to know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
According to the CDC, symptoms of heat exhaustion can include heavy sweating, weakness, skin that's cold and clammy, nausea, vomiting and fainting.
Heat stroke, which can be fatal, is diagnosed when body temperature rises above 103º.
Heat stroke victims can lose consciousness and have a rapid, strong pulse with hot, red skin.
Cooling centers are open to the public in LA County, Riverside County and San Bernardino County.
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