L.A. residents will have to endure another heat wave this summer as temperatures are expected to push into the triple digits this week.
The National Weather service issued an excessive heat warning from 11 a.m. Wednesday until 8 p.m. Friday for most of Los Angeles County, with Thursday and Friday as the hottest days. Temperatures in those areas are expected to range from 95 to 110 degrees.
Downtown Los Angeles reached 89 degrees on Labor Day, but was expected to climb to 98 on Thursday and 99 on Friday, according to forecasters.
L.A. County Public Health officials also issued heat warnings earlier this week, and encouraged Angelenos to help those in need during the blazing heat.
“Although it’s crucial that we take care of ourselves, it’s equally important that we extend our hand to those in need. We must look out for those who are more likely to get ill due to the heat,” said L.A. County Public Health Officer Muntu Davis.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass has directed the city to take immediate action to protect residents in the coming days, providing various resources for locals to stay cool.
Over 100 park facilities and library branches are available to help keep Angelenos cool during the heat wave.
The following spots on the Eastside are designated as cooling centers:
- Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library
- Malabar Branch Library
- L.A. County Library – East L.A.
- East Los Angeles Service Center
- Salazar Park
- City Terrace Park
- Lincoln Heights Senior Center
*Cool Spots LA has an online tool you can use to find additional spots to cool off
Some tips to stay cool during the coming days include:
- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day.
- Think ahead to plan and protect yourself. If you need to be outside, try to avoid the day’s peak temperatures, and wear sunscreen and light-colored clothing when you are outside.
- Care can get extremely hot during a heat wave, so never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle.
- Check on those who are most at risk, including older adults, pregnant people, children, those with chronic illnesses, pets, those who live alone and those who work outside.
