SoCal to see mild conditions on Father's Day before warmup; Extreme Heat Watch issued for next week

Sunday, June 21, 2026 12:30PM

Mild conditions on tap for SoCal, but extreme heat moves in next week

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Southern California can expect cool to mild conditions for Father's Day Sunday ahead of a significant warmup.

Things will start to change by the middle of next week as temperatures begin to rise. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch that will take effect Tuesday through Thursday.

Los Angeles and Orange counties on Sunday will see cloudy skies, with a high of 76 degrees and a low of 52. A special Particle Pollution Advisory was extended through 12:30 p.m. Sunday due to a large structure fire in Boyle Heights that continues to affect air quality east of downtown Los Angeles and in parts of the San Gabriel Valley.

The valleys and Inland Empire on Sunday can expect morning fog with a high of 83 degrees and a low of 58. Temperatures are expected to rise to the 90s by Tuesday.

Beaches will see partly sunny skies on Sunday, with a high of 69 degrees and a low of 59.

Mountain communities can expect sunshine on Sunday, with a high of 77 degrees and a low of 40. Conditions are expected to change mid-week.

The deserts on Sunday will see sunny and warm conditions with a high of 93 degrees and a low of 64. Palm Springs is expected to reach a high of 103 degrees.

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