Fall Equinox Arrives: Brace for SoCal Heatwave!

The season officially changes with the fall equinox, signaling an equal measure of daylight and darkness. In Southern California, this transition is accompanied by an immediate warming trend. Temperatures are forecast to be 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit above seasonal averages for much of the upcoming week.

Coastal areas like Malibu will see highs in the low 80s, while inland communities such as San Bernardino could reach 99 degrees Fahrenheit. This warmth is expected to persist until the late weekend, when a cooling pattern is anticipated.

Additionally, beach conditions are predicted to be hazardous over the weekend. Surfers and swimmers are advised to be cautious of elevated surf and strong rip currents, influenced by Hurricane Polo and a developing disturbance near Hawaii.