LOS ANGELES — The oppressive heat wave broiling California and much of the West will continue to bring dangerously hot temperatures — and likely more record-breakers — for even longer than forecasters first predicted.

The heat advisories in effect across Southern California, including the extreme heat warning, are being extended through Sunday, said National Weather Service meteorologist Ryan Kittell. Most were set to expire Saturday.

Friday was still expected to bring peak temperatures, similar to conditions seen Thursday, “but the downward trend is very slow over the weekend,” Kittell said. “It’s still going to be very warm — well above normal — though the weekend. The evenings are going to be very warm as well.”

Many areas Thursday night into early Friday experienced little cooling

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