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.
KCAL News Meteorologist Amber Lee says conditions could reach record-breaking heat.
The 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.
