Rip currents expected at LA County beaches amid holiday heat wave

LOS ANGELES — A hot Labor Day is expected across Southern California, with heat advisories kicking in Sunday and expected to last until at least Tuesday.

Advisories were in effect for most of Los Angeles County through 6 p.m. Tuesday, and in much of Orange County from 10 a.m. Monday to 6 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

The thousands of residents are expected to flock to the coast to escape the heat were warned of strong rip currents and powerful surf along Los Angeles County beaches. A beach hazards statement was in effect through 11 p.m. Monday, with surf up to 6 feet expected. A high rip current risk means life- threatening currents are expected…

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