Orange County Braces For Dangerous Heatwave: Aliso Viejo

ALISO VIEJO, CA — The first heat wave of the summer will wash over the Southland this weekend, sending temperatures into triple-digit territory amid an elevated danger of wildfire.

A high pressure system was slated to build over the Southwestern United States Friday that will contribute to hot weather for all areas except the immediate coast and the high elevation mountains, that agency said, including the areas of: Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Garden Grove, Irvine, Orange, Fullerton, and Mission Viejo.

Residents were warned of excessive high heat watch Friday morning through Saturday Evening, with temperatures between 85 and 95, and over 100 in some areas.

An Excessive Heat Watch means that a prolonged period of heat will create a dangerous situation in which increased occurrences of heat illnesses are likely.

"The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are possible," the NWS said. "Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors."

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Shutterstock Photo

7-day Forecast for Aliso Viejo

No precipitation throughout the week, with high temperatures falling to 83°F on Wednesday.

Friday July 6

Clear throughout the day. High 102, low 72.
Chance of precipitation: 2%. Wind 4 mph from the NW

Saturday July 7

Clear throughout the day. High 92, low 78.
Chance of precipitation: 10%. Wind 4 mph from the SSE

Sunday July 8

Partly cloudy starting in the afternoon. High 88, low 74.
Chance of precipitation: 5%. Wind 3 mph from the SSW

Monday July 9

Overcast throughout the day. High 85, low 72.
Chance of precipitation: 6%. Wind 4 mph from the S

Tuesday July 10

Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High 85, low 72.
Chance of precipitation: 5%. Wind 3 mph from the S

Wednesday July 11

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High 83, low 72.
Chance of precipitation: 35%. Wind 3 mph from the SSW

Thursday July 12

Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High 85, low 71.
Chance of precipitation: 5%. Wind 4 mph from the WSW
Data provided by darksky.net.