Crowds are expected to flock to Southern California's beaches this weekend as a summer heat wave continues to keep triple-digit temperatures soaring everywhere but the coast.

Friday's heat is much like Thursday, with temperatures expected to drop a few degrees on Saturday, but still 5-10 degrees above normal.

KCAL News has extended the Next Weather Alert for the Los Angeles and Orange County metro areas through Saturday evening. Valley and mountain areas could see highs reaching 110 degrees or more, according to the National Weather Service.

Possible wildfire concerns will continue as a red flag warning of critical fire danger took effect at 9 a.m. Wednesday and will remain through 9 p.m. Saturday in the Santa Clarita Valley, San Gabriel Mountains, Antelope Valley foothills, and the 5 a

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