Los Angeles County Office of Education
09/03/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/03/2024 10:58
Excessive Heat Warning - High Temperatures Forecast for Parts of LA County
Excessive Heat Warning - High Temperatures Forecast for Parts of LA County
Tue Sep 03 09:42:00 PDT 2024
An excessive heat warning has been issued for parts of LA County. View tips to stay safe.
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an excessive heat warning as high temperatures have been forecast for the following area:
• West San Fernando Valley: Monday, September 3, 2024, through Friday, September 6, 2024
• Santa Clarita Valley: Tuesday, September 4, 2024, through Friday, September 6, 2024
• Los Angeles Inland Coast: Tuesday, September 4, 2024, through Friday, September 6, 2024
• West Santa Monica Mountains: Tuesday, September 4, 2024, through Friday, September 6, 2024
• East Santa Monica Mountains: Tuesday, September 4, 2024, through Friday, September 6, 2024
• Calabasas/Agoura Hills: Tuesday, September 4, 2024, through Friday, September 6, 2024
• East San Fernando Valley: Tuesday, September 4, 2024, through Friday, September 6, 2024
• Santa Susana Mountains: Tuesday, September 4, 2024, through Friday, September 6, 2024
• Northwest LA County Mountains/I-5 Corridor: Tuesday, September 4, 2024, through Friday, September 6, 2024
• Western San Gabriel Mountains/Hwy 14 Corridor: Tuesday, September 4, 2024, through Friday, September 6, 2024
• East San Gabriel Mountains: Tuesday, September 4, 2024, through Friday, September 6, 2024
• Western Antelope Valley: Tuesday, September 4, 2024, through Friday, September 6, 2024
• Antelope Valley: Tuesday, September 4, 2024, through Friday, September 6, 2024
• Eastern Antelope Valley: Tuesday, September 4, 2024, through Friday, September 6, 2024
• San Gabriel Valley: Tuesday, September 4, 2024, through Friday, September 6, 2024
To check the risk of heat-related impacts for your specific city, go to the National Weather Service's (NWS) HeatRisk website and click on Location Search and enter your city or use the zoom (+) button in the top left corner to see nearby cities more clearly. For actions to take based on your city's HeatRisk category, read the NWS' Understand HeatRisk guide.
Public Health reminds everyone to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness, especially older adults, young children, pregnant people, outdoor workers, athletes, and those with a chronic medical condition who are more at risk for negative health impacts from extreme heat. Public Health recommends the following actions be taken on days with high temperatures:
- Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water to keep hydrated throughout the day. Your body loses water more rapidly through sweating to cool itself down. Drinking enough water helps you replenish the lost water and maintain proper bodily functions, prevent dehydration, and reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses.
- Think ahead, Plan, and Protect: If you need to go outside, avoid going out during the hottest hours. Wear sunscreen, lightweight and light-colored clothes and wear a hat or use an umbrella.
- Car Safety: Cars get very hot inside, even with the windows 'cracked' or open. Never leave children or pets in cars. Call 911 if you see a child or pet in a car alone in a car.
- Recognize Heat Illness: Be aware of the symptoms of heat-related illness like heat exhaustion and heat stroke and know what to do to care for them. Call 911 right away if you see these symptoms: high body temperature (103°F or higher), vomiting, dizziness, confusion, and hot, red, dry, or damp skin. Heat stroke is a medical emergency.
- Check on People More At-Risk: Regularly check on those at risk for heat-related illness, like those who are sick or have chronic conditions, older adults, pregnant people, children, those who live alone, pets, and outdoor workers and athletes.
- Prepare for Power Outages: Visit your power company's website or contact them by phone to determine if you are scheduled for a rolling power outage.
View more from the LA County Department of Public Health.
County and City partners have planned ways to safely operate cooling centers during times of high heat. Residents who do not have access to air conditioning are encouraged to take advantage of these free cooling centers, splash pads, and community pools. To find a location near you, visit https://ready.lacounty.gov/heat/ or call 211.