Heat advisory in effect for SoCal. Here's how long the hot temperatures will stick around

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 2:26PM

Heat advisory in effect for SoCal; triple-digit temps possible

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Hot temperatures are sticking around across Southern California this week before rain chances roll in over the weekend.

A Heat Advisory for much of Southern California is in effect through Friday at 8 p.m., with triple-digit heat expected for some areas. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for many of the desert communities through 8 p.m. Thursday, with highs up to 115 degrees.

Wednesday and Thursday are expected to be the hottest days before a slight cooldown moves in on Friday. With that slight cooldown, a chance of humid weekend showers moves in.

ABC7 has issued a Weather Change Alert on Sunday, when chances of rain and even thunderstorms arrive in Southern California.

Los Angeles and Orange counties on Wednesday will see a sunny day with a high of 89 degrees and a low of 65. Temperatures are expected to peak in the low-90s on Thursday. Then, a 10% chance of rain moves in on Sunday.

The valleys and Inland Empire can expect sunny and hot conditions on Wednesday, with a high of 100 degrees and a low of 63. Highs are expected to fall to the low-90s by Saturday before rain chances arrive.

Beach communities on Wednesday will see clouds in the morning followed by afternoon sunshine, with a high of 77 degrees and a low of 64.

Mountain communities will see sunny and hot conditions on Wednesday with a high of 88 degrees and a low of 52. Highs will reach 90 degrees by Thursday. When rain chances move in on Sunday, mountain communities will see several days with thunderstorm chances.

Desert areas on Wednesday will see a high of 102 degrees and a low of 71. Palm Springs is expected to reach a scorching 115 degrees. The deserts will see triple-digit heat all week until the rain arrives.

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