WEST COAST, UNITED STATES - Produce providers on the west coast will continue to feel the heat into August, forecasters are now predicting. The heat wave us Californians and our neighbors felt in mid-July looks to be returning, but this time it may last even longer.

"This stretch of heat actually looks to be longer than what was experienced in mid-July," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dan Pydynowski. "After returning on Sunday, the heat could last right through next weekend."

From Washington, which will see temperatures in 90s and 100s, to Southern California, where Los Angeles County officials issued a heat warning for next week for temperatures in the mid to high 100s, several growing regions in the West will be sweltering, according to the National Weather Service.

“In Southern California, temperatures soaring well into the triple digits seems likely for at least the valleys and into the 90s F for coastal cities,” AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Ken Clark said, with the source going on to further explain that the heat will mean continued problems with wildfires.

Several produce categories have already been feeling the heat, so to speak. According to US Foods’ recent farmer’s report, green leaf and romaine lettuce, avocados, strawberries, and limes are all having some market changes due to lowered supplies or quality challenges.

So, when can the industry expect some reprieve? AccuWeather reports that the heat will be relentless through the final days of July, but August will see some lower, more manageable temperatures.

"The heat may get pushed back briefly during the first days of August," according to Long-Range Meteorologist Paul Pastelok.

AndNowUKnow will continue to monitor the West’s heat wave as temperatures continue to soar, so stay tuned for the latest.