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A scorching heat wave is expected to grip Southern California starting Tuesday, bringing temperatures into the 90s and above for most areas. An excessive heat watch is in place for the region, with the National Weather Service warning of hazardous heat developing mid-week. The heat will be most intense in the valleys, with some areas exceeding 100 degrees, while nighttime temperatures will also remain elevated. Health officials are urging residents to take precautions to stay safe during the intense heat.

The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties on Sunday afternoon due to heavy rainfall from a summer storm. The warning, which was in effect until 9:30 p.m., cautioned of potential rainfall rates of up to 1.75 inches per hour. Areas like Eastern Lockwood Valley, Alamo Mountain, and the Grapevine were particularly vulnerable. A heat advisory is also in effect for Southern California’s desert communities, where triple-digit temperatures are expected.

A high-pressure system will push temperatures upward in Southern California, bringing triple-digit heat to some areas over the weekend. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory and excessive heat watch for various regions. Health officials urge residents to stay hydrated, check on vulnerable individuals, and utilize cooling centers. Air quality officials also issued an ozone advisory due to anticipated unhealthy air conditions.

A relentless heat wave is sweeping across the central and eastern US, breaking decades-old temperature records and prompting officials to issue warnings of a potentially deadly event. Millions are sweltering under extreme heat advisories, with temperatures reaching dangerous levels in cities like New York, Chicago, and Detroit. The heat is also exacerbating wildfires in the west, forcing evacuations in California and New Mexico.