Scorching Temperatures In Store For SoCal Weekend

LOS ANGELES, CA — It's going to be a hot weekend. Heat advisories are in place across Southern California as temperatures are expected to spike by almost 10 degrees through Sunday. It's expected to be a short-lived heat wave, however.

The hotter temperatures will quickly be followed by a cooling trend that should last most of next week, according to National Weather Service spokesperson Mike Wofford.

"This is a little bit cooler than the last heat wave and it's also a lot more short-lived about two to three days," said NWS spokesperson Casey Oswant.

Temperatures over the weekend could hit a high of up to 106 degrees in Los Angeles County valleys and a sizzling 115 degrees in the deserts of Riverside County, according to the weather service.

Officials cautioned residents against engaging in strenuous activities outdoors during the hottest parts of the day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, the heat hasn't stopped thousands of Taylor Swift fans from lining up for hours outside her Sofi Stadium concert in Inglewood.

"Even though [the heat wave] is not going to be record-breaking, people should still be cautious," Oswant warned. "People shouldn't think that we are out of the woods yet."

According to the seven-day forecast by the National Weather Service, temperatures are expected to peak during the weekend especially on Sunday, reaching a high of 104 degrees in the San Fernando Valley; 81 degrees in San Diego; 92 degrees in Poway; 95 degrees in Temecula; 77 degrees in Newport Beach; 92 degrees in Lake Forest; 77 degrees in Manhattan Beach; 104 degrees in the San Gabriel Valley; 92 degrees in Hollywood; and a scorching 112 degrees in Palm Springs.

On average, this summer started off cooler than previous years with traditionally hot areas sitting five degrees below their average high temperatures in June, said Oswant. Forecasters predict August will bring significantly higher temperatures, however.

Experts at the Climate Prediction Center predicted that August will be the hottest month of the year yet for SoCal residents, with temperatures continuing to rise through fall and into September.

Due to the late start to the summer, Oswant said people might be underprepared to deal with hotter temperatures, which could lead more easily to heat exhaustion and heat strokes. Officials said people should stay hydrated.

Though this weekend's heatwave is cooler in comparison to previous bouts of high temperatures experienced in the Southland, experts encouraged residents to be mindful to avoid heat-related illness.