Santa Clarita Valley residents can expect to have cooler, more comfortable days heading into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

David Sweet, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, forecasted moderate weather for the Santa Clarita Valley.

“Starting out today, highs are in the lower to mid 90s, with sunny skies,” Sweet said. “By tomorrow, conditions will cool down to mid 80s to 90s. Going into the weekend, it gets cooler and even some low clouds, with highs only at lower to mid 70s.”

By Tuesday, the high temperatures will top out in the 80s, he said.

With the recent South Fire in Santa Clarita and the Portola Fire to the south of Santa Clarita, air quality has become a concern for local residents.

Related: Portola Fire Causes Smoke To Sweep Through Santa Clarita

Patrick Chandler, a spokesman with the South Coast Air Quality Management District, gave some tips and guides for the Santa Clarita community.

“The best thing for people to do, especially if they are susceptible to having asthma attacks, is to stay inside, with an air conditioning unit, preferably one with a filter (that) will filter out hazardous material,” Chandler said. “People who are a little more healthy and want to go on that long walk or jog should really not do that, because they are too taking that matter into their lungs.”

Planning for poor air quality is especially important during fire season, he said.

Related: Daily Air Quality Forecast

“Definitely around a fire people should take on precautions. Have a plan if you know someone who has breathing issues or asthma,” Chandler said. “We have information on our website about what type of dust mask to use, because the hospital style will not keep out the particles in the air.”

The Air Quality Management District website suggest individuals use dust masks rated N-95, R-95 or P-95 to filter out harmful materials and debris when working in an area recently affected by a wildfire.

As Santa Clarita Valley schools begin their summer vacation, parents are urged to monitor the local weather forecast to stay informed of extreme weather conditions, including heat waves.

Adult men and women need, on average, between 91 and 125 ounces of water daily to stay hydrated, according to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital officials.

While children need less, officials say the best way to prevent heat-related illness is drinking water before and after activities.

With skies clearing in the week to come, it is important to maintain protections against hazardous UV rays by applying sunscreen when going outdoors for extended periods of time.

As a reminder to keep kids safe during the summer, the American Academy of Pediatrics has provided some tips for parents as a guide:

• Dress your child in lightweight cotton clothing with long sleeves and long pants.
• Top your child’s head with a hat with a wide brim to protect his or her face.
• Keep your child in the shade as much as possible by sitting under a tree or using an umbrella.
• Choose a sunscreen made for children. Slather it on 15 to 30 minutes before going out and again every two hours. (Or more often, if you’re swimming or sweating a lot.) The AAP recommends using sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15, while the American Academy of Dermatology recommends an SPF of at least 30.
• Keep babies less than 6 months old out of direct sunlight.

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