Your SoCal weather report for Thursday, July 4: Red flag warning issued as fireworks, scorching temps and dry conditions create fire risk

Happy Independence Day. Remember to stay cool, check on your pets and loved ones, and celebrate responsibly as today's weather conditions have increased the risk for wildfires.

High desert temperatures will rise to 110 degrees, and up to 117 degrees for the low desert.

The valleys and inland areas will see highs in the upper 90s to low 100s — up to 105 in San Bernardino and western San Fernando Valley, 108 in Santa Clarita Valley and 100 in the San Gabriel Valley.

Orange County folks will be spared from scorching temperatures with highs mostly in the upper 80s for inland areas.

Coastal areas will continue to be the coolest — highs in the 70s along the beaches, mid 80s for the inland coast. Keep reading to learn about surf conditions at beaches.

Tonight's lows will drop to upper 60s, low 80s for low desert, and 70s for the high desert.

About those heat warnings

Weather forecasters have issued a red flag warning for today — they say the dry conditions and scorching temperatures mixed with fireworks popping off will increase the risk of wildfires.

The red flag warning applies to the 5 Freeway corridor, Antelope Valley foothills and Ventura County mountains through Saturday evening.

And if you're heading to the beaches in L.A. or Orange counties, look out for strong swells and high surf, with sets up to 7 feet tall expected, mainly for the south facing beaches.

L.A. County valleys, Inland Empire and deserts remain under excessive heat warning for the rest of the week. Areas that include downtown L.A., Irvine, and the Santa Ana foothills are under a heat advisory until Sunday night as temperatures will likely reach up to 105 degrees.

This day in history

On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed.

Things to do

Looking for last minute Independence day plans? We got you covered.

• 'Independence Day' with Rooftop Cinema Club: Getting up high is key to a 360-degree fireworks experience in L.A. so the Rooftop Cinema Club is a good choice for your best chance at seeing multiple shows. It creates the perfect backdrop for a screening of what else but the 1996 Will Smith action hit Independence Day. Doors for this 18+ event open at 6:40 p.m., so get there early to secure a seat; your ticket includes live music, food and a non-alcoholic drink.

Check out our full list of things to do this week.