The City of Los Angeles will open cooling centers in South Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley and the East to give residents and their pets respite from the scorching heat expected in inland and valley areas of Southern California over the next few days.
The National Weather Service on Saturday issued a heat advisory or excessive heat warning for all of Los Angeles County, excluding the Santa Monica Mountains, coastal area and downtown Los Angeles, for a period of three days beginning Sunday.
According to Robbie Munroe, a meteorologist with the Oxnard weather service, temperatures are expected to range from 95 to 105 degrees across Los Angeles County. In Antelope Valley, temperatures are expected to reach between 100 and 110 degrees.
Munroe said the coldest temperatures will arrive on Wednesday.
The five Los Angeles cooling centers will be open Sunday through Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pets are welcome.
Jim Gilliam Recreation Center, 4000 S. La Brea Ave.
Lincoln Heights Senior Center, 2323 Workman St.
Lake View Terrace Recreation Center, 11075 Foothill Blvd.
Mid-Valley Senior Center, 8801 Kester Ave.
Fred Roberts Recreation Center, 4700 S. Honduras St.
The city's libraries, which operate from Monday to Saturday, are also open to the public.
Libraries with Sunday afternoon hours include Central, Arroyo Seco, Expo Park, Hollywood, Mid-Valley, North Hollywood, Robertson, San Pedro, West LA, and West Valley.
The Los Angeles County website also offers a list of cooling centers.
