Heat, Thunderstorms Possible In Marina Del Rey To Mark Start Of Summer

MARINA DEL REY, CA — Just in time to welcome the first day of summer, temperatures were set to rise across Southern California on Tuesday, with many regions experiencing sweltering temperatures of 90 degrees and up, weather officials said.

The possibility of thunderstorms and showers were on the horizon for some areas on Wednesday and Thursday, but forecasters said the storms would offer little precipitation to quell the state’s severe drought.

"Rainfall totals will be minimal from the setup this week," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Heather Zehr.

Wherever rain falls, it is likely to be less than 0.25 of an inch and may only amount to a few hundredths of an inch, according AccuWeather.

In Marina Del Rey, temperatures were expected to hover around a high of 76 degrees on Tuesday and 80 degrees for the rest of the week, according to AccuWeather.

In Woodland Hills, a high of 97 is expected Monday, dropping to 92 Tuesday, 94 Wednesday and 96 Thursday, the NWS said.

Pasadena is looking at a high of 93 Monday, 89 Tuesday, 90 Wednesday and 91 Thursday.
The Antelope Valley will see highs in the upper 90s this week, with Lancaster reaching 97 Tuesday, 96 Wednesday and 99 on Thursday, forecasters said.

In inland Orange County, highs were expected to linger in the 80s for the rest of the week.

Forecasters noted the possibility of tropical moisture reaching Los Angeles County by Wednesday, which could result in cumulus buildups in the mountains and a temporary increase in daytime humidity.

Along with the brief monsoonal weather, the potential for fire danger was expected to rise Tuesday night through Wednesday across Los Angeles and Ventura counties, the National Weather Service said.

The valleys and mountains were expected to experience wind gusts peaking in the 35 mph to 50 mph range. Low humidity from 8 percent to 18 percent was expected to persist across the mountains and deserts throughout the week.
As usual during heat waves, forecasters urged people to drink plenty of fluids, seek out air conditioned spaces and check in on vulnerable relatives and neighbors.

"Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities," according to the NWS.

"Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes."

City News Service contributed to this report.