Heat warnings cover Orange County as LA hits 102

Downtown Los Angeles reached a daily record 102 degrees Friday as a prolonged heat wave pushed parts of Southern California into triple-digit temperatures, ABC7 Los Angeles reported.

The warnings also cover coastal and inland Orange County through 8 p.m. Thursday, with inland highs expected to reach the mid-90s to near 100 and warm overnight lows limiting relief.

According to ABC7 Los Angeles, the National Weather Service said Downtown Los Angeles hit 102 degrees as of 12:50 p.m. Friday, breaking the daily record as the heat wave settled over the region.

Woodland Hills reached 103 degrees and was expected to rise to between 105 and 107 degrees, ABC7 reported. Burbank was reported in the 100-to-102-degree range.

Extreme Heat Warnings were issued through 8 p.m. Thursday for coastal and valley areas of Los Angeles County and for coastal and inland Orange County, according to ABC7. Coastal Orange County was expected to see highs from the mid-80s to around 90 near the coast and the lower to mid-90s near higher coastal terrain.

In inland Orange County, highs were expected to range from the mid-90s to near 100, while overnight lows in coastal and inland areas were forecast mostly in the lower to mid-70s, ABC7 reported. Some forecast models showed hotter conditions from Wednesday through Friday, with daily high-temperature records possibly falling.

"Heat causes more deaths in the U.S. annually than floods, storms, and lightning combined. Those most likely to get ill during the heat include older adults, young children, outdoor workers, athletes, and individuals with chronic medical conditions," Los Angeles County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis said, according to ABC7 Los Angeles.

Residents without air conditioning were advised to call 211 for cooling centers, splash pads and community pools, while Los Angeles residents can call 311 to find cooling facilities, ABC7 reported.