The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for large swathes of California starting July 9, lasting through most of the weekend.
A heat wave is expected to blanket the state and bring triple-digit temperatures to inland and desert regions, peaking on July 10.
How hot will California be during the heat wave?
Most of California is expected to reach 90 degrees on the high end, with valleys, mountains, and deserts reaching temperatures above 100 degrees.
The Coachella Valley and San Diego County deserts will have an extreme heat warning in place starting from July 8, 10 a.m., temperatures are expected to reach highs between 114-118 degrees.
A heat advisory is in effect for valleys, mountains, and deserts in San Bernardino, Riverside, and San Diego counties starting July 9 at 10 a.m. through 8 p.m. July 10.
The Central Valley is expected to be under similar conditions with a moderate risk of heat.
Coastal areas such as Ventura are expected to reach 10 degrees above normal with an increased risk of wildfire threat, The Star reported.
What should I do to prepare for the heat wave?
Heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke, are caused by exposure to hot temperatures.
The weather service has suggested that people drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room and stay out of the sun. The federal agency also recommends that you check up on relatives and neighbors.
To find the forecast for your area, visit https://www.weather.gov/.
Ernesto Centeno Araujo covers breaking news for the Ventura County Star. He can be reached at ecentenoaraujo@vcstar.com.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Stay cool and stay inside during heat wave expected to hit California
Reporting by Ernesto Centeno Araujo, Palm Springs Desert Sun / Palm Springs Desert Sun
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