Downtown Los Angeles rolled into Friday, July 10, 2026, under muggy, mostly cloudy skies in the mid 60s, with an afternoon high pegged near 87°F. A Heat Advisory blankets much of L.A. County through Tuesday, July 14, 2026, and an Extreme Heat Watch is set for inland spots from Tuesday through Thursday, July 16, 2026. Morning low clouds and patchy fog will hang along the shoreline while inland neighborhoods warm into the upper 80s to low 90s. Residents are being urged to schedule outdoor plans for the cooler morning hours and to carry water if they will be outside this weekend.
Afternoons Near 90, Mornings Murky
Afternoons should turn mostly sunny, with highs in the upper 80s around the city and hotter readings inland. South winds will stay on the lighter side, up to about 10 mph this afternoon, with a few SSW gusts later in the day. A modest cooldown is likely over the weekend as marine clouds spread farther inland, but that break is brief, with warmer weather returning next week. Forecasters lay out this back-and-forth pattern and the active alerts, according to the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard.
Heat Alerts And Cooling Options
The Heat Advisory and Extreme Heat Watch raise the risk of heat illness for young children, older adults, and people who do not have air conditioning. Officials are stressing the basics: stay hydrated and avoid heavy exertion during the midday peak. The City of Los Angeles is listing cooling centers and library branches as places to escape the heat and recommends calling 2-1-1 for locations and hours, according to City of Los Angeles Emergency Management. If you rely on buses or trains, plan for a slower start; coastal fog can drag down morning commute speeds and cut visibility.
Weekend Dip, Midweek Surge
Monsoonal moisture is expected to edge in on Sunday, bringing a 10 to 20 percent chance of afternoon showers or an isolated storm over the mountains, along with a bump in humidity that will make afternoons feel stickier. Forecast models show the ridge rebuilding early next week, with the National Weather Service flagging a stronger warmup from Tuesday through Thursday, when inland valleys could climb into the mid 90s or higher, according to the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard. Forecasters plan to fine-tune timing and intensity over the next few days, so it is worth checking updates before locking in long outdoor events.
We first reported on the advisory on July 8; see our earlier coverage of the multi-day heat advisory for background. In the meantime, keep an eye on hourly forecasts and shift strenuous outdoor chores to the morning or to air-conditioned spaces while the advisory and watch remain in effect.
