Heat Advisory Issued for Los Angeles Region Through 700 PM Today, Chance of Showers and Thunderstorms Forecasted Through Friday

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of Los Angeles, warning of temperatures approaching 100 degrees in the San Fernando Valley until 7:00 PM today. Mayor Karen Bass highlighted the potential dangers of extreme heat, particularly for vulnerable residents, and encouraged the public to seek relief at city facilities. City departments, including the Emergency Management Department, LAFD, and LAPD, are coordinating efforts to ensure safety and readiness for emergencies. The forecast predicts showers and thunderstorms beginning Wednesday night, with a 30-60% chance of precipitation through Friday, raising concerns about wildfires and landslides. Angelenos can find cooling centers and receive alerts via NotifyLA.

org. The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority is conducting outreach to inform unhoused residents about heat safety and provide necessary resources. Local facilities are open for cooling, including parks and library branches, with information available at laparks. org/reccenter and lapl. org/branches.

The Bureau of Engineering will monitor landslide-risk areas, and LASAN crews will manage debris basins to prevent mudflow and debris accumulation.