The Golden State is in for a record-setting heat wave that will last through Labor Day and possibly beyond, putting vulnerable populations at risk and placing enormous pressure on California’s power grid.
Temperatures are expected to reach up to 115 degrees in residential parts of the southland in what will be the longest and most extreme heat wave of the year.
These are some of the expected highs for the week:
- 124 F in Death Valley on Friday
- 115 F in the Coachella Valley Monday
- 110 F in Woodland Hills on Sunday
- 110 F in Sacramento on Monday
- 109 F in Redding on Monday
- 108 F in Lancaster on Thursday and Sunday
- 108 F in Newhall on Sunday
- 108 F in Victorville on Thursday
- 107 F in Ojai on Sunday
- 106 in Fillmore on Sunday
- 100 F in Downtown LA Sunday
Officials warn we could see rolling blackouts due to high energy use. A statewide flex alert was issued Wednesday. Californians are urged to limit energy use to reduce risk of blackouts.
Jon Heggie, a battalion chief with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, warned that fire risk also remains elevated.
“…The brush, is ready to burn, all it needs is the ignition,” Heggie said. “What we need to do is to eliminate the ignition as best as we can.” Heggie advised the public to be very mindful of outdoor activities.”
Please remember to keep all pets indoors and check in your elderly and unhoused neighbors.
Find a local cooling center via the links below.
Cooling centers in Los Angeles County
Cooling centers in Orange County
Cooling centers in Riverside County
Cooling centers in Sacramento County
Cooling centers in El Dorado County