The National Weather Service said the blistering heat wave that blanketed Southern California this weekend would continue through Monday, with highs well into the 100s across interior areas. The sizzling conditions will meet with low humidity levels and gusty afternoon winds, said Joe Sirard, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard, leading to elevated fire conditions across Southern California. Palmdale on Sunday hit 111 degrees, beating its July 11 record of 110 degrees set in 1961. AdvertisementAnd in Palm Springs, Saturday’s high of 120 degrees broke the daily record of 119 degrees set in 2012. Meteorologist Miguel Miller with the National Weather Service in San Diego said it was the fourth time Palm Springs had hit 120 or higher this year.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 12, 2021 16:52 UTC