LOS ANGELES - Southern California continues to experience extreme heat, with heat advisories and extreme heat warnings in effect across the region. As temperatures soar into the nineties and triple digits, some areas may flirt with record-breaking heat. The heat alerts are expected to persist through Saturday night, with relief expected by next Tuesday.

What we know:

The area remains under the influence of a high-pressure system, leading to very hot and dry conditions. This has resulted in red flag warnings for local mountains in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Coastal communities are experiencing temperatures in the eighties, while interior spots like Orange County are seeing highs in the nineties. The Inland Empire is facing consecutive days of triple-digit temperatures, paired w

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