A possible heat advisory in California promises to warm up Mother’s Day weekend before the temperature plummets. With temperatures rising, indoor activities might be preferred in certain areas until it cools off again.
Last summer, California reached record-breaking temperatures. With an anticipated heat advisory at the beginning of May, Cali residents and visitors will closely observe the upcoming summer weather updates.
Heat Advisory in Southern California
Southern California saw days of rain and clouds, and now looks forward to record-breaking heat in parts of Los Angeles County by Friday. For the weekend, a gray May might become scorching territory for two or three days.
The National Weather Service indicated coastal temperatures will be in the 70s and 80s on Friday and rise to the 90s in the valleys. Temperatures could reach 100 degrees by Saturday in the San Fernando Valley and parts of the San Gabriel Valley.
Get Ready for the Heat
Rose Schoenfeld, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard, said, “We’re going to have a pretty dramatic shift here. It’s going to feel pretty warm compared to what people are used to.”
Burbank could reach 96 degrees on Saturday, with Woodland Hills coming in at about 90 degrees. Los Angeles International Airport could hit temperatures in the mid-70s. Temperatures are expected to be 10 to 20 degrees above normal seasonal temperatures.
Heating Up in Orange County
The heat will also reach highs in the Orange County areas in time for Mother’s Day weekend. The expected heat advisory includes Anaheim, which could reach 95 degrees. San Bernardino could potentially hit 98 degrees in time for family celebrations.
The possible heat advisory also expects the Island Empire to be even hotter. Areas like Riverside could climb up to 98 degrees this weekend.
Planning Ahead
While the weekend will be hotter than usual, temperatures will start to cool on Sunday for Mother’s Day. On Monday, the temperatures are expected to return to the typical low to mid-70s in the area. According to Schoenfeld, “Monday will actually plummet to below normal pretty much everywhere by around 2 to 6 degrees.”
Those planning a Mother’s Day brunch might still feel the heat. Experts advise limiting outdoor activities and remaining hydrated during the heat spell. As the day cools, outdoor enthusiasts might find the temperatures more comfortable to head outside.
The Wrapup
While there is no official heat advisory yet, temperatures are rising for the weekend in Southern California. Prepare to dress lighter and keep cool until the temperatures start to cool on Sunday.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that summer 2024 was the hottest in California in the last 30 years. With a potential heat advisory in May, the area seems to be heating up already.
