October 7, 2026

Heat Warnings Thru Thursday, Then It’s Back to The 70’s

By Drew Hayes

The Heat Warning continues but we may get some relief Friday and even a little bit of rain over the weekend–and temperatures in the 70’s!

From the National Weather Service:

EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 99.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest California.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat events.

Forecast for the Los Angeles area:
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Columbus Day
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.

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Drew Hayes
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