Southern California is set to experience its most dangerous heat wave of the season, starting Wednesday. Triple-digit temperatures are predicted, with highs in major areas like 94 degrees in Downtown Los Angeles and up to 120 degrees in Death Valley. The National Weather Service has issued extreme heat and fire weather advisories for the region. Preparations are advised, including staying hydrated and avoiding outdoor activities during peak heat. The heat and fire risks will persist through the weekend, with temperatures expected to reach 10 to 20 degrees above normal.
"This is going to be the most significant heat wave of the season so far," said Ariel Cohen, the meteorologist in charge at the National Weather Service's Oxnard office. "We're going to be having a once-a-year, once-every-other-year-caliber heat wave. ... Everyone needs to be getting prepared now."
While this is typically the hottest time of year, highs at the end of the week will reach near records, hitting 10 to 20 degrees above normal. People need to stay hydrated, make sure they have access to air conditioning and refrain from outside activities in the heat of the day in order to avoid heat illness, Cohen said.
The most impactful heat and fire weather concerns will pick up Wednesday through Sunday," the weather service warned.
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