With temperatures climbing ahead of Labor Day weekend, forecasters are advising beachgoers to be cautious of strong rip currents and powerful surf along Los Angeles County beaches.

Some inland areas could reach up to 110 degrees over the holiday weekend, while coastal highs are expected in the upper 70s to low 80s, according to the National Weather Service.

Thousands of residents are expected to flock to the coast to escape the heat.

On Saturday, a mixed south and north swell will bring a high rip current risk and stronger surf, with wave heights building to three to six feet in the late afternoon, according to forecasters.

A high rip current risk means life-threatening currents are expected.

Temperatures are expected to peak Monday and Tuesday, possibly breaking triple digits in part

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