Kirk Hawkins

Southern California's extreme heat will continue through Friday, with cooler temperatures and possible thunderstorms arriving this weekend. Forecasters note the high-pressure ridge contributing to the heat, and KTLA's Kirk Hawkins highlighted the intensity of summer conditions in interior areas.

Smoke from Fourth of July fireworks caused poor air quality in Southern California Sunday morning, with an air quality alert initially set for 10:45 a.m. but expected to extend into the afternoon. Forecasters warned the smoky air could linger, compounded by approaching triple-digit heat.

Southern California is expected to experience temperatures near 100 degrees next week, prompting an extreme heat watch for inland areas from Tuesday through Thursday night. The warning is due to a strengthening ridge of high pressure, as reported by KTLA forecaster Kirk Hawkins.

Southern California is experiencing an early-week warming trend with temperatures expected to reach the 80s, 90s, and triple digits, roughly 10 degrees above normal. KTLA's Kirk Hawkins reported this forecast on Monday morning.

Southern California is expected to experience rising temperatures into the 80s and 90s next week, with coastal areas remaining mild due to patchy clouds and fog. Los Angeles and Orange County beaches were described as 'fantastic' on Saturday.

A warming trend is expected to continue across Southern California through Monday, with temperatures climbing into the 80s, 90s and even triple digits in some inland areas. Heat advisories and elevated fire weather conditions remain in effect. Forecasters anticipate a shrinking marine layer and strengthening weather patterns.

Southern California residents woke up to widespread low clouds, fog and light drizzle on Saturday morning, but a warming trend is expected to continue across the region. The marine layer remained deep early Saturday, bringing gray skies and cooler temperatures. A warming trend will build across the region into the weekend.

Southern California's weather is expected to shift late this weekend, bringing cooler afternoons and a chance of light showers starting Sunday into Monday. KTLA meteorologist Kirk Hawkins provided the forecast, indicating rain chances could extend into Tuesday.

Southern California will experience peak heat on Thursday, with the San Fernando Valley expected to reach 81 degrees, followed by a cooldown and potential light rain over the weekend. KTLA meteorologist Kirk Hawkins highlighted the temperature shift as the warmest day of the week.

A late-season storm is expected to bring widespread light rain and cooler temperatures to Southern California on Tuesday, with the heaviest rainfall in San Luis Obispo County before weakening as it moves south into Ventura and Los Angeles Counties.