News release
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health urges residents to take steps to stay cool and hydrated as high daytime temperatures and unusually warm overnight conditions are forecast to impact the region.
A heat advisory was issued for the Santa Clarita Valley on both days this weekend.
The National Weather Service also updated the Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory with high temperatures forecast for the following areas:
• Extreme Heat Warning through Sunday — Dangerously hot weather, creating a high risk of heat-related illness for everyone: The entire Antelope Valley.
• Heat Advisory through Sunday — Hot weather is expected to cause discomfort and may lead to heat-related illness for some, especially those who are vulnerable to heat: East San Gabriel Mountains; Western San Gabriel Mountains/Highway 14 corridor; northwest L.A. County mountains (Interstate 5 corridor); Santa Susana Mountains; Palos Verdes Hills; Los Angeles Inland Coast; West Santa Monica Mountains; East Santa Monica Mountains; Calabasas/Agoura Hills; West San Fernando Valley; East San Fernando Valley; and, San Gabriel Valley.
Public Health recommends the following tips to prevent heat-related illness for yourself and others:
• Stay hydrated all day. Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if not feeling thirsty.
• Take precautions when outdoors. If you must go out, plan your day to avoid going out during the hottest hours, and wear lightweight, light-colored clothes, and wear a hat or use an umbrella and use sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher).
• Keep your home cool. If your home becomes hot and you cannot cool it down, go to an air-conditioned space or cooling center.
• Never leave children or pets in a vehicle, even for a short time. Cars get very hot inside, even if the windows are ‘cracked’ or open. Call 911 if you see a child or pet alone in a vehicle.
• Check on those at higher risk for heat-related illness, like those who are sick or have chronic conditions, older adults, pregnant women, children, those who live alone, pets, outdoor workers and athletes, and anyone without air conditioning.
• Call 911 right away for any one of the following: confusion, fainting/passing out, hot, red skin (may be dry or damp), high body temperature (103°F or higher), fast & strong pulse, headache, dizziness, or nausea.
• Remember: Staying hydrated and staying cool helps prevent heat-related illness.
If you don’t have air conditioning, follow these additional tips:
• Take cool showers or baths.
• Use your stove and oven less to avoid making your home hotter.
• Visit a library, cooling center, shopping mall, or other air-conditioned space. If you need help finding a cool space, call 211.
