Record-setting heat that has been baking much of Southern California will persist for a few more days, with a brief onshore flow slowly backing off and promising to push temperatures a little higher through at least Wednesday.
The high-pressure system that has been anchored over the region remained firmly embedded Monday, continuing to push up temperatures. National Weather Service forecasters noted that onshore flow led to a deeper marine layer Monday morning, keeping things a little cooler in some areas -- but interior areas will heat right back up by the end of the day.
"Widespread warming (is) expected Tuesday and Wednesday as onshore flow continues to weaken," according to the NWS.
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An excessive heat warning will be in place through 9 p.m. Saturday for the western San Gabriel Mountains, the Antelope Valley and the Antelope Valley foothills, along with the Golden State (5) and Antelope Valley (14) freeway corridors, with forecasters predicting temperatures of up to 116 degrees.
The eastern San Gabriel Mountains will be under an excessive heat warning until 9 p.m. Thursday, thanks to predicted temperatures of up to 105.
A heat advisory will be in place in the Santa Clarita Valley, Calabasas and Western San Fernando Valley until 10 a.m. Tuesday, when it will be replaced with a more severe excessive heat warning, with temperatures potentially reaching 108 degrees. The warning will be in place until 9 p.m. Thursday.
An excessive heat warning will also be in effect from 10 a.m. Tuesday until 9 p.m. Thursday in the Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, the eastern San Fernando Valley and the San Gabriel Valley, where temperatures could reach 106 degrees, according to the NWS.
Palmdale and Lancaster both set record highs on Sunday. Palmdale recorded a high of 114 degrees, breaking the record for a July 7 of 110 set in 1989, while Lancaster's 115 degrees broke the daily record of 110 set in 1989 and 2017.
Lancaster's 115-degree temperature also set the record high for July, breaking the old mark of 114 set on July 18, 1960, and July 19, 1960.
It also tied a record high of 115 degrees set on June 30, 2013. The record for most consecutive days above 110 since 1945 was also set in Lancaster.
It was 101 in Sandberg on Sunday, breaking the record for the day of 100 set in 2018.
Authorities reminded the public to never leave pets or children inside vehicles on days that are even a little warmer than normal, as locked cars can turn into death traps in mere minutes.
The city and county of Los Angeles both operate cooling centers for people who need a place to escape the heat. To find a location, visit ready.lacounty.gov/heat/ or call 211.
The city of Los Angeles is operating four "augmented" cooling centers that will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. through at least Thursday. The centers are located at:
-- Fred Roberts Recreation Center , 4700 Honduras St., Los Angeles;
-- Mid Valley Senior Center , 8825 Kester Ave., Panorama City;
-- Lake View Terrace Recreation Center , 11075 Foothill Blvd.; and
-- Jim Gilliam Recreation Center, 4000 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles.
City officials also noted that climate stations are available for the homeless on Skid Row, offering cold beverages, shade and seating. The stations are on Towne Street between Fifth and Sixth streets; and at San Pedro Street between Sixth and Seventh streets. Another station will be open by July 16 at Fifth and Maple streets.
The homeless can also visit the ReFresh Spot, 544 Towne Ave . The facility is open 24 hours a day, providing drinking water, restrooms, showers and laundry facilities.
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