Southern California braces for extreme heat. What to expect in the week ahead

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Shanna Mendiola and Elizabeth Chavolla, as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · August 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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Southern California is bracing for another stretch of intense heat with triple-digit temperatures expected in some areas. A heat advisory is in effect through Monday for parts of Orange County, the Inland Empire and the San Bernardino and Riverside County mountains. A combination of high daytime...

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