Event Brief
Extreme heat wave brings dangerous beach conditions
Filed: Jul 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: Southern California braces for the hottest days of an extended heat wave this weekend; officials warn of dangerous beach conditions.
WHO: Local weather officials and KTLA meteorologist Kirk Hawkins
WHAT: An extended heat wave brings the hottest days to Southern California, with warnings about dangerous beach conditions and rising humidity.
WHEN: Jul 31, 2026 at 8:59 AM ET
WHERE: Southern California
WHY: A persistent ridge of high pressure is driving the extreme heat, with a brief return of monsoonal moisture increasing humidity.
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