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Southern California faces a prolonged heat wave with temperatures projected to reach as high as 112 degrees.

Southern California is currently experiencing a prolonged heat wave that brings dangerously high temperatures and an elevated risk of wildfires through the end of the week. The National Weather Service reports that inland areas, valleys, and mountain ranges are projected to climb 10 to 15 degrees above average, with some regions reaching as high as 112 degrees. Coastal regions, including Orange County, remain under a heat advisory as temperatures in the 90s to low 100s persist. Local authorities are preparing for the extreme weather. The Los Angeles County Fire Department has pre-positioned personnel and equipment to manage the critical fire danger, while Southern California Edison warned that 3,100 customers could face precautionary power shutoffs to prevent electrical ignitions. To manage the heat, city and county officials have opened cooling centers and public pools. Meanwhile, in Laguna Beach, marine safety officials reported a busier-than-normal summer with increased marine life sightings, including a hammerhead shark, and a warning of upcoming strong rip currents.

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