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Heat advisories hit Southern California through October 8

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 4:48 PM UTC · How we work

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The U.S. National Weather Service issued heat advisories for Southern California from Oct. 1 to Oct. 8, 2026.
Temperatures could reach 100°F in downtown Los Angeles and 102-106°F in inland valleys, with heat index up to 111°F.
High pressure aloft and gusty Santa Ana winds raise daytime highs 15-25°F above normal.
Experts note temperatures are 7°F above the October record and 30°F above the 75°F average, increasing wildfire risk.

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The U.S. National Weather Service issued heat advisories for Southern California from Oct. 1 to Oct. 8, 2026.
Temperatures could reach 100°F in downtown Los Angeles and 102-106°F in inland valleys, with heat index up to 111°F.
High pressure aloft and gusty Santa Ana winds raise daytime highs 15-25°F above normal.
Experts note temperatures are 7°F above the October record and 30°F above the 75°F average, increasing wildfire risk.