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NWS Warns Los Angeles of Hottest Week This Year

8/24/2026

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  • U.S. National Weather Service warned Los Angeles will face the hottest week of the year through Friday.
  • Meteorologist Ryan Kittell forecast downtown Los Angeles highs of 96-98°F and valley highs of 100-110°F.
  • Kittell said coastal areas will see highs between 80 and 90°F.
  • A 68-year-old French traveler died on Aug. 17 after Death Valley reached 121°F.
  • The agency urged drinking fluids, staying in air-conditioned rooms, avoiding sun, and watching for fire.