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CBS News
4 days ago
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Heat in Southern California continues following day of record temperatures in inland communities
The heat wave in Southern California is expected to continue after inland communities experienced record temperatures. The KCAL News Weather Alert will continue through Friday evening as conditions will remain especially away from the coast. KCAL Meteorologist Amber Lee said several areas broke records on Thursday during the hottest day of the heat wave. Temperatures in Indio and Palm Springs reached up to 119 degrees, temperatures in Thermal were 117 degrees and in Idyllwild were 96 degrees. A National Weather Service heat advisory will also remain in effect until 8 p.m. Friday for San Bernardino and Riverside County valleys and the Inland Empire. A high-pressure system over the New Mexico area is pushing the hot air into California. The hot temperatures are increasing the risk of fire danger and heat-related illness for vulnerable populations. Weather officials recommend people wear light clothing, avoid outdoor activities during peak hours, drink plenty of fluids and remain in air-conditioned rooms.
CBS News
5 days ago
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- CBS News
Heat wave continues in parts of Southern California as triple-digit heat impacts Inland Empire, valleys
Parts of the Inland Empire and the valleys are expected to have triple-digit temperatures as the heat wave continues in Southern California on Thursday. A KCAL News Next Weather Alert goes into effect and will remain until Friday for all inland communities. The alert was issued Monday to warn residents that an upcoming weather event might impact their daily and precautions should be taken. KCAL Meteorologist Amber Lee says peak temperatures will be on Thursday and will linger into Friday. A National Weather Service heat advisory is also in effect until 8 p.m. Friday for San Bernardino and Riverside County valleys and the Inland Empire. Weather officials say temperatures could reach up to 106 degrees in the advisory areas. A high-pressure system slightly to the east is pushing the hot air into the region. A shallow marine layer will keep the heat away from the coast. The NWS HeatRisk map categorizes areas like Fontana, Highland, Loma Linda, San Bernardino, Riverside and Perris as areas with "major" heat risk, which means conditions could be harmful to anyone "without cooling/hydration, as well as health systems and industries." Once the heat wave passes, there will be slight cooling through the weekend.
CBS News
07-07-2025
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- CBS News
Inland communities brace for triple-digit heat as major warm-up develops
Inland communities in Southern California are bracing for a major warm-up as triple-digit temperatures are expected to affect the area. KCAL News has issued a Next Weather Alert ahead of the upcoming weather event to prepare communities for the scorching heat that could impact daily life. The alert has been issued for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for the Inland Empire, valleys and high deserts. A Next Weather Alert has been issued for the Inland Empire, valleys and high deserts starting on Wednesday. Temperatures could reach up to 105 degrees in some areas. KCAL News KCAL News Meteorologist Amber Lee says conditions could reach record-breaking heat. The National Weather Service is urging vulnerable populations to take extra precautions during the hot weather period. Weather officials say the hottest days should be Wednesday and Thursday with temperatures expected to reach up to 105 degrees in the valleys, deserts and lower mountains. Coastal communities will experience a slight warm-up as well, but conditions will remain between 70 and 80 degrees. Vulnerable populations: Pregnant individuals Newborn children Young children The elderly People with chronic illnesses The NWS recommends people drink plenty of water, use air conditioners and stay in the shade and wear loose-fitting clothes.
CBS News
04-07-2025
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- CBS News
Clear Southern California skies expected for 4th of July celebrations
It's expected to be a picture-perfect evening for viewing fireworks and drone shows across the Southern California region on Friday, July 4. Temperatures on Friday will be a few degrees below normal, with morning clouds clearing around 9 to 10 a.m. Highs will be in the 70s along the coast, in the 80s for most valleys, and in the mid-90s across the desert, according to the National Weather Service. "The Independence Day forecast for tonight, it's going to look fantastic. We're talking about clear skies, as we don't have a lot of the clouds moving in until the overnight hours," KCAL News Meteorologist Amber Lee said. Temperatures will gradually warm up over the holiday weekend. Peak heat arrives next week on Wednesday through Friday, with widespread 100s expected in inland cities. An air quality alert is in effect from 5 p.m. July 4 through midnight July 5 due to harmful levels of fine particle pollution. Smoke from July 4 fireworks in most of Los Angeles and Orange Counties and the Inland Empire, and wildfire smoke in Santa Clarita and the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountains, led to the alert.
CBS News
30-05-2025
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- CBS News
Southern California inland deserts brace for triple digit weather, dangerous heat conditions
Inland desert communities in Southern California are expecting to receive triple-digit weather on Friday, which will increase dangerous heat conditions. KCAL News issued a Next Weather Alert to warn people about the upcoming weather event that could impact their daily routines. Meteorologist Amber Lee said the temperatures will be the hottest the region has seen in 2025 so far. The alert has been issued for areas like the Antelope Valley and the inland desert. The National Weather Service extended its heat advisory to include the Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and Central Ventura County valleys. The advisory will go into effect at 11 a.m. and will remain until 8 p.m. Weather officials predict temperatures near the coast will be near the 70s, the inland coastal plains will be around the 80s and the valleys and lower mountains will be around 90s to 102 degrees. The NWS recommends that people in affected areas take precautions and limit outdoor activities, properly hydrate and remain in air-conditioned rooms. The heat will not last long and cooler conditions will begin Saturday for the rest of the weekend. A system of tropical moisture will bring humid and muggy air with a chance of showers or thunderstorms in the mountains and deserts.
