Heat Advisory and Excessive Heat Warning began Tuesday morning and Wednesday will still be very hot.
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Wednesday afternoon heat risk will be MODERATE to MAJOR away from the coast.
Daytime highs will be 10-20 degrees above average.
Inland highs are expected to hit or surpass 100 degrees.
INFO: Find your county cooling centers and resources
If you are going to the coast to get some heat relief, please stay out of the water. A Beach Hazard statement is in effect for large breakers 15-20 feet and the increased risk of sneaker waves. .
The first heat wave of the year is always tough on our bodies since we are not used to this type of warmth.
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