Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Aug 22, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
SoCal faces hottest week of the year
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Southern California forecasters warn the region is heading into its hottest week so far, with a heat wave expected Tuesday through Friday. The National Weather Service says downtown Los Angeles could see highs around 96–98 degrees through Friday, with a high risk of heat-related illness.
WHO: National Weather Service; Southern California forecasters
WHAT: Heat wave warning for Southern California, with very hot to extremely hot temperatures expected and a high risk of heat-related illness.
WHEN: Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 6:33 PM ET
WHERE: Los Angeles, CA
WHY: The National Weather Service warned of a heat wave stretching from Tuesday through Friday, bringing very hot to extremely hot conditions.
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