Downtown Los Angeles is forecast to have sunny skies and a high near 90 Thursday. The hot, dry stretch will intensify Friday, when temperatures are expected to reach about 93°F and stronger Santa Ana winds develop across the region.
A Heat Advisory runs from 10 a.m. Thursday through 8 p.m. Saturday, with temperatures up to 95 possible across the advisory area. The National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard is also warning of hot, dry conditions and Santa Ana winds, with the strongest impacts in mountain passes and other wind-prone areas.
Friday Looks Hottest And Windiest
Friday is expected to be the peak, with downtown near 93°F under sunny skies. The strongest winds Thursday are expected to reach 40 to 50 mph, with Friday's peak wind speeds about 10 mph higher. Fire-weather conditions are forecast to bring 20 to 40 mph winds with gusts of 40 to 60 mph in wind-prone areas and localized mountain gusts of 60 to 70 mph.
The dry air matters as much as the heat, with minimum humidity forecast at 5 to 15% by Friday and poor overnight recovery beginning Thursday. Residents should drink plenty of water, limit strenuous activity during the hottest part of the afternoon and check on people who may not have reliable cooling.
Weekend Relief Arrives Slowly
Temperatures are expected to cool Sunday and Monday. Winds should weaken over the weekend, though much of the region will remain warmer than normal through Sunday.
Cooler Weather And Shower Chances Next Week
Cooler weather and rain chances are expected Tuesday through Thursday, with highs mostly in the upper 60s and lower 70s.
