Ready for another winter warm-up? Here’s when temps will spike in SoCal

Sweltering temperatures will increase in Southern California again in the coming week, making for another unseasonable winter warm-up.

Much of the region will dip into the 90s while parts of the Southland, such as the deserts and inland communities, will experience triple-digit temperatures. That heat is thanks to a ridge of high pressure, NBCLA Meteorologist Kelley Moody said

“It will be building over the region over the next several days and that is why we’ll continue to see a cycle of heat coming our way,” Moody said, adding that this high pressure can be considered a “potent” one.

Winds will try to combat the heat throughout the weekend, making for relatively comfortable conditions Saturday and Sunday before the heat ramps up at the beginning of the work week. Temperatures will get warmer on Monday and gradually increase as the week progresses.

Toward the end of the coming week, some areas may experience temperatures of 100 degrees.

“This is unusual weather, so you have to take precautions,” Moody said. “While many might enjoy it and there are some advantages, you really need to take care of yourself and those around you during this time.”

Hot temperatures pose a risk in health issues for the public, particularly vulnerable communities such as children, the elderly and those who are pregnant. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises the public to stay in the shade and limit outdoor activities during peak temperatures as much as possible.

It’s important to stay hydrated throughout the day and limit caffeine, sodium, alcohol and sugars on particularly hot days.

Heat exhaustion and other related illnesses can pose a serious risk to one’s health. Symptoms of heat-related illnesses include weakness, nausea, shortness of breath and more. For more information from the CDC, click here.