(From the latimes.com) A heat wave gripping Southern California will produce near-record triple-digit temperatures in inland areas Tuesday and Wednesday, while large waves and dangerous rip currents are expected at beaches from Ventura to San Diego, forecasters said. The National Weather Service issued a high surf advisory for beaches in Ventura and Los Angeles counties from Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening. Large waves and dangerous rip currents were also expected in San Diego County.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, temperatures could hit 110 degrees in Antelope Valley, 107 in lower mountain areas from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles counties and 90 to 98 in other inland areas, the weather service said. Temperatures were expected to begin dropping Thursday.

The weather service issued an excessive-heat warning Monday, urging people to avoid lengthy exposure to the sun and to drink plenty of water.

Temperatures Monday reached 105 in Chatsworth, 98 in downtown Los Angeles and 102 in Palmdale. At the Santa Monica Pier, the temperature was a comfortable 68 degrees. In Ventura County, temperatures ranged from 76 at Point Mugu to 102 in Ojai. Temperatures in Orange County varied from 73 in Newport Beach to 97 in Yorba Linda and 98 in Lake Forest.

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