Grab The Sunscreen, The UV Index Will Be High In LA Through The Week

LOS ANGELES, CA — Grab your shades and sunscreen, Angelenos, the ultraviolet index will be extremely high throughout the week.

Monday's ultraviolet index level in the Los Angeles area will be 11, according to the National Weather Service. The UV index will remain between 11 and 12 through Sunday in Los Angeles, according to AccuWeather.

A very high exposure level reading of 10, or greater, means a fair- skinned person could suffer a sunburn in about four minutes if not protected.

Ultraviolet radiation is blamed for a host of health problems, including skin cancer and cataracts.

The high UV will come with high temperatures in Los Angeles as well. Monday saw a high of 80 degrees in the afternoon with some cloud cover providing relief. Tuesday will bring a high of 80 degrees as well, while Wednesday and Thursday will inch up closer to 90.

The weekend will cool down momentarily, as Friday and Saturday will dip below 80.

Coastal cities will be a bit cooler than their inland neighbors, but not by much. Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey, Long Beach and Malibu will all inch close to 80 degrees throughout the week with temperatures sitting in the mid to high 70s.

A wind advisory is in effect in parts of Los Angeles County starting at 11 a.m. Monday until 6 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

A high wind warning is in effect from 6 p.m. Monday until 11 a.m. Tuesday.

North winds from 20 mph to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected in the Los Angeles County mountains, including Lockwood Valley, Mount Pinos, Acton and Mount Wilson.

Northwest winds from 15 mph to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph and the strongest near and through the Interstate 5 corridor.

A wind advisory has been issued for the Santa Clarita Valley from 3 p.m. Monday until 3 a.m. Tuesday.

Northwest winds from 20 mph to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected in Castaic, Newhall, Santa Clarita and Valencia.

City News Service contributed to this report.