Santa Ana Winds Bring 88 Degree Heat to LA Through Wednesday

Temperatures reached 88 degrees in the east of Los Angeles according to univision.com, marking a high that surpassed the 84-degree reading in San Bernardino.

An area of high pressure and stability has been providing an atypical environment for this season, with temperatures running up to 15 degrees above average and pushing the Los Angeles basin close to 90 degrees due to the Santa Ana winds crossing the mountains, compressing, and warming.

The unusual heat will persist through Wednesday, with temperatures remaining in the 80s range. Tomorrow is forecast to reach 88 degrees again in the east of Los Angeles, as well as in West Covina and Compton.

At 9:00 at night, readings toward the east of Los Angeles will still be at 71 degrees. Those who work outdoors are most affected by this heat, prompting safety recommendations to carry a bottle of water, use sunscreen, and take breaks in the shade.

The warm conditions will not last long. Starting Thursday, Friday, the weekend, and into next week, a parade of storm systems will move over the sector, bringing colder weather and rain.

• Wednesday: A weakened storm system begins approaching the state behind the departing heat.
• Thursday: Another system arrives, pushing moisture into the sector as temperatures start to descend.
• Friday: Rains will particularly begin for the area, followed by another system bringing more moisture from Sunday to next Monday.
• Tuesday: Another system arrives, bringing further opportunities for rain during a wet period.

By next Monday, the maximum temperature is expected to drop to 68 degrees, showing a drastic plunge from the current 88-degree heat over the course of a week.