An Extreme Heat Warning is in place for much of the region, with triple-digit, near record-breaking heat in the forecast for many areas. The warning expires at 8 p.m. on Friday.
A Red Flag Warning is in place for the foothill and mountain communities due to the intense heat and wind. The warning is set to expire on Friday at 3 p.m.
The heat wave is expected to peak on Thursday, but no significant relief is expected until the end of the weekend, when a strong onshore flow begins.
Cooler air will start coming in on Sunday, dropping temperatures down near where they should be for this time of year.
Los Angeles and Orange counties on Wednesday will see potential record-breaking heat, with a high of 100 degrees and a low of 73. Temperatures will begin falling on Friday and into the weekend.
The valleys and Inland Empire can expect near-record heat on Wednesday, with a high of 108 degrees and a low of 71. Triple-digit heat is in the forecast until the end of the weekend, with a peak of 108 degrees through Friday.
Beach communities will be sunny on Wednesday with a high of 84 degrees and a low of 70.
Mountain communities will be sunny with clouds in the evening on Wednesday, with a high of 85 degrees and a low of 58.
Desert areas on Wednesday can expect a high of 105 degrees and a low of 75. Palm Springs is expected to reach 112 degrees.
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