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Southern California Heat Alert Oct. 15–17: Highs Up to 95°
LOS ANGELES, CA — Southern California faces an unusually hot stretch of October weather beginning Thursday, with temperatures potentially reaching 95 degrees across portions of the region as a three d
By Mason Reid · 2026-10-14T11:00:41.953Z
LOS ANGELES, CA — Southern California faces an unusually hot stretch of October weather beginning Thursday, with temperatures potentially reaching 95 degrees across portions of the region as a three day Heat Advisory takes effect.
According to the National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard, the advisory begins at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, and continues until 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, covering portions of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.
Affected locations include downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Torrance, Long Beach, Santa Barbara, Lompoc, Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo, along with numerous coastal and inland communities.
Forecasters warn that prolonged exposure to the heat could cause heat related illnesses, particularly among vulnerable residents and those spending extended periods outdoors.
Temperatures Climb Into the 90s The warming trend will become noticeable Thursday, when the National Weather Service expects temperatures near 89 degrees in the East Los Angeles forecast area.
Friday is expected to bring the highest temperatures in the local five day outlook, with afternoon highs reaching approximately 92 degrees.
Some communities covered by the broader advisory could experience temperatures as high as 95 degrees.
Saturday will remain hot, with highs near 90 degrees in East Los Angeles before temperatures begin gradually declining.
Overnight temperatures will offer limited relief during the warmest period, with lows around 70 degrees Friday night.
The National Weather Service advises residents to drink plenty of fluids, remain in air conditioned locations when possible, avoid prolonged sun exposure and check on vulnerable relatives and neighbors.
Cooler Weather Arrives Early Next Week Relief begins Sunday as temperatures in East Los Angeles fall toward 87 degrees, followed by a more noticeable decline Monday.
By Tuesday, afternoon highs are expected to reach approximately 74 degrees, representing an 18 degree decrease from Friday's projected high.
Sunshine should continue through much of the period, with no precipitation indicated in the supplied East Los Angeles forecast.
The cooling trend will bring temperatures closer to typical autumn conditions following the mid October heat.
Five Day Weather Outlook: Oct. 16–20 Temperatures below represent National Weather Service forecasts for East Los Angeles. Other communities across Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties may experience different temperatures.
Friday, Oct. 16: Sunny and hot, with a high near 92°. Heat Advisory remains in effect. Mostly clear overnight, with a low around 70°. Saturday, Oct. 17: Sunny and hot, with a high near 90°. Heat Advisory continues until 8 p.m. PDT. Mostly clear overnight, with a low around 67°. Sunday, Oct. 18: Sunny and slightly cooler, with a high near 87°. Mostly clear overnight, with a low around 65°. Monday, Oct. 19: Sunny, with temperatures dropping to around 82°. Mostly clear overnight, with a low near 61°. Tuesday, Oct. 20: Mostly sunny and noticeably cooler, with a high near 74°. Overnight temperatures unavailable.