SoCal under heat advisory as hot temps stick around; cooldown arrives this weekend

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 2:32PM

SoCal under heat advisory as hot temps stick around

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Hot temperatures continue for the next several days in Southern California until a cooling trends move into the area this weekend.

A South Coast AQMD particle pollution advisory remains in effect for the area surrounding Boyle Heights through 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday as a warehouse fire continues to burn.

In addition to advisories surrounding the air quality, a heat advisory will be in effect through Thursday at 9 p.m. for much of the region. The heat acts like a dome, holding the pollutants in the air.

A Red Flag Warning has also been issued for San Bernardino County until 11 a.m. Wednesday.

Los Angeles and Orange Counties on Wednesday will see morning fog followed by sunshine, with a high of 85 degrees and a low of 64. Similar conditions are on tap for Thursday.

The valleys and Inland Empire on Wednesday can expect sunny skies with a high of 92 degrees and a low of 63, amid 20 mph wind gusts. Temperatures are expected to drop to the low 80s by Saturday.

The beaches will see morning fog and mostly sunny skies on Wednesday, with a high of 72 degrees and a low of 62. Temperatures will begin dropping into the 60s on Thursday.

The mountain communities on Wednesday can expect a 20% chance of thunderstorms with a high of 79 degrees and a low of 48.

The desert areas will see dangerous heat on Wednesday with a high of 102 degrees and a low of 71. Thunderstorms are possible on Wednesday. Palm Springs is expected to reach 108 degrees.

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