As of 2:00 PM, July 26, the National Weather Service-Los Angeles held these near-term projections, as they apply to LA City and nearby County areas:
"Cooler temperatures are expected this weekend, as high pressure aloft weakens. High(s)... will drop to 4 to 8 degrees below normal across the region, with an increase in morning low clouds and fog for coasts and some valleys. Starting Monday, temperatures will gradually trend warmer each day."
More details at National Weather Service-LA/Oxnard
Tips for Keeping Cool from @ReadyLA and @LACityView35
LA City Rec & Parks, Library Branches are still COOL!
They remain open and FREE for public access during all regular business hours.
(NOTE: During 16 days of activation of dedicated LA City cooling centers -- in July 2024, alone -- nearly 1900 Angelenos and more than 20 of their pets stayed out of the sun and avoided heat-related illness at these centers. Many hundreds more found relief at other local parks and library locations during regular business hours).
When Cooling Centers Activate
During extended periods of excessive heat, LA City opens dedicated cooling centers and posts locations and hours of operations here as well as on @ReadyLA social media platforms and other City websites. (Locations subject to change).
Many of these will be at City Recreation and Parks facilities, all of which offer shelter and cooling throughout the summer.
LA City Library Branches
During Regular Business Hours
When it's hot outside, ALL 70+ City Public Library branches are ALSO available for cooling and shelter during their regular business hours, with dedicated community rooms at:
These REGIONAL library branches are also OPEN SUNDAYS, 1 PM - 5 PM: Central (Downtown), Arroyo Seco, Expo Park, Hollywood, Mid-Valley, North Hollywood, Robertson, San Pedro, West LA & West Valley.
Find the closest branch.
[For LA City Public Library branches that can be used as cooling centers - only service animals are allowed].
Pets at Augmented Cooling Centers
LA City's Recreation and Parks’ facilities are pet-friendly cooling centers.
Dogs must be on a leash and all pets must be accompanied by their owner at all times. Kennels will be provided upon request.
For more information, email Rap.PublicInfo@lacity.org -- or call 3-1-1.
LA City Pools and Splash Pads
Find locations of LA City Department of Recreation & Parks summer pools and splash pads -- check for hours and availability at links.
City facilities that offer cool spots are usually served by one or more LA DOT Dash and/or Metro bus lines.
HeatRelief4LA's interactive map shows hydration stations & nearby places to avoid the heat:
Cool Spots LA
Find many more ways to stay healthy & cool in @ReadyLA's "Summer Heat Relief" newsletter.
EMD Summer 2024 Newsletter
For cooling centers in LA County areas nearby & activated LA City cooling centers, see the interactive map (or download a list):
Ready.LACounty.gov/Heat
Traveling in California? Find statewide cooling centers.
CALOES State Cooling Center List
For more information on LA City cooling facilities:
Call the Recreation & Parks Dept. general info line - (213) 202-2700
Call the LA Public Library Information Office - (213) 228-7555
Call 3-1-1 within the City
The City Department on Disability works to provide reasonable accommodation to ensure accessibility and effective communications for people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs at cooling centers.
Report damage to public spaces (fallen trees, downed wires, potholes, street flooding, etc.) to LA City's 311 Call Center and connect to a wide variety of non-emergency City services and general information.
Service requests during weather emergencies may be made by calling 311 (or 213-473-3231), visiting LACity.gov/MyLA311, or using the MyLA311 mobile app.
And always call 911 for life-threatening issues, including heat stroke.
For Angelenos that suffered damage or loss from February's record-setting rainstorms, City, County, and State recovery assistance services are linked HERE, as are details of the NEW availability of low-interest federal SBA loans for Angelenos affected by the storms from Jan. 31 to Feb. 9.
Emergency Maps
When City emergencies occur that pose significant threats to large numbers of people, their property, or the environment, this map will populate with alerts and relevant event locations. Check local news and LAFD or LAPD websites and social media for information about smaller, localized events. To receive all-incident emergency alerts in your area register for NotifyLA