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4 articles Last updated: 30 Jul 2026 2 sections

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Sun sets in an orange haze over the Los Angeles skyline during hot summer weather, the kind of conditions forecast across the region this weekend. Photo: Sevan Seviant / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0

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Southern California Heat Wave Peaks Saturday With Desert Highs Near 118

Extreme heat warnings cover nearly all of Southern California through Sunday as forecasters project desert highs near 118 and valley readings close to daily records.

30 Jul 2026 ·10 min read

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