Southland heat advisory extended through today

Officials predict triple-digit temperatures for today, Wednesday

A heat advisory for much of Southern California was extended through this evening as a heat wave featuring triple-digit temperatures again dominated many inland valleys Monday.

The advisory, which was previously slated to expire at 8 p.m. on Monday was extended an additional 24 hours to caution residents that temperatures well above seasonal averages were expected to persist, the National Weather Service said Monday.

In Los Angeles County, valley regions experienced consistent high temperatures between the 90 and 100 degree range, said Rich Thompson, meteorologist with the NWS. Some localities broke the 100-degree mark, including a high of 103 in Van Nuys, Thompson said.

Monday’s heat in the San Fernando Valley was on par with weather there on Sunday during the heat wave. Sunday’s highs included 106 in Woodland Hills and 103 in Van Nuys.

The Inland Empire on Monday felt “widespread” highs over the triple-digit barrier, with afternoon readings as high as 108 degrees in Chino and 106 degrees in Riverside and San Bernardino, said Dan Gregoria, meteorologist with the NWS. No daily recorded highs were reported Monday though, he said, due to exceptionally high previous records.

“(Today) doesn’t look like record (high) territory, but it still is hot,” Gregoria said.

Inland Orange County high temperatures ranged from the high 80s to the low 90s, according to Gregoria.

Today, Inland Empire temperatures are expected to continue hovering around the 100-degree mark, with a slight decrease, Gregoria said.

PHOTOS BY MILKA SOKO Kathy Jiménez, 5, kicks during a swimming lesson on a hot day at Shamel Park in Riverside on Monday.

Michael Elias, 5, gets ready to jump at the pool followed by Magnolia Barkley, 4, during a swimming lesson on a hot day at Shamel Park in Riverside on Monday.