Excessive heatwave prompts warnings across Southern California

An excessive heatwave will arrive in Southern California this week, prompting warnings as temperatures are expected to reach triple digits.

The long heatwave will arrive on Friday morning and last through Wednesday, July 24, according to the National Weather Service.

The scorching weather will create “dangerously hot conditions” as temperatures could reach around 95 to 110 degrees every day.

The excessive heat watch will cover a large portion of valleys, mountains and foothill regions including the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, Ventura County Valleys, Santa Monica Mountains, San Gabriel Mountains and Antelope Valley.

Specific cities that will be impacted include:

• Acton
• Chatsworth
• Fillmore
• Gorman
• Lake Castaic
• Lake Los Angeles
• Lancaster
• Llano
• Malibu Lake
• Millcreek
• Moorpark
• Mount Baldy
• Mount Wilson
• Newbury Park
• Newhall
• Northridge
• Palmdale
• Pearblossom
• Pyramid Lake
• Rose Valley
• Santa Clarita
• Simi Valley
• Tejon Pass
• Thousand Oaks
• Topanga
• Valencia
• Van Nuys
• Warm Springs
• Westlake Village
• Woodland Hills
• Wrightwood

During this time, heat-related illnesses can increase significantly, officials said.

Tips to stay safe during extreme heat events include:

• Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors
• Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes
• Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
• To reduce risk during outdoor work, schedule frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments
• Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location

Locations of free cooling centers in your neighborhood can be found here.

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