According to the National Weather Service, Southern California’s lingering heat wave will end today as high pressure weakens and moves eastward. Forecasters expect temperatures to gradually drop each day through the middle of next week before a warming trend begins again the following week.
In the Antelope Valley, which has seen record highs reaching triple digits for much of this week, temperatures in the low 80s to mid 90s Fahrenheit are forecast for Saturday. In Pasadena, temperatures are expected to reach 90 F, and in downtown Los Angeles, the high will be 86 F.
In Orange County, high temperatures will be in the low 80s F along the coast and inland in the 84 to 87 F range.
The extreme heat is increasing the risk of wildfires due to dry brush, wind and low humidity. To help residents cope with the heat, the City and County of Los Angeles has set up cooling centers. For the latest information and locations, visit ready.lacounty.gov/heat/ or call 211.
The City of Los Angeles has four “expanded” cooling centers that will be open from 10am to 9pm through at least Thursday. These centers are located at:
Fred Roberts Recreation Center, 4700 Honduras Street, Los AngelesMid Valley Senior Center, 8825 Kester Avenue, Panorama CityLake View Terrace Recreation Center, 11075 Foothill BoulevardJim Gilliam Recreation Center, 4000 S. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles
Additionally, Skid Row’s weather stations for the homeless offer cold drinks, shade and seating. The stations are located on Town Street between 5th and 6th Avenues, and on San Pedro Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. Another station will open by July 16 at 5th Avenue and Maple Street.
The ReFresh Spot, located at 544 Towne Ave., is open 24 hours a day and provides homeless people with drinking water, restrooms, showers and laundry facilities.
For comprehensive weather forecasts, including maps and videos, visit the CBS News Los Angeles weather page.
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