Agoura Hills Braces For Another Heat Wave

AGOURA HILLS, CA — Summer has more than officially begun, with high winds and more scorching temperatures expected in Agoura Hills.

Highs will reach 92 degrees in Agoura Hills on Sunday, with similar conditions Monday and Tuesday. Wind gusts of up to 15 miles an hour are expected, according to the National Weather Service.

The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an extreme heat warning for the Santa Clarita Valley from Saturday through Tuesday, the Antelope Valley Saturday through Tuesday, and the West San Fernando Valley Sunday through Tuesday.

Heat alerts have also been issued in the East San Fernando Valley, East San Gabriel Valley, and Los Angeles Basin.

The Antelope Valley is expected to see temperatures approaching 110 degrees.

Public health officials are urging caution in the hot weather.

"Public Health reminds everyone to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness, especially older adults, young children, outdoor workers, athletes, and people with a chronic medical condition who are especially sensitive to negative health impacts from extreme heat," officials said.
Health officials urge people to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated during high temperatures days.
"If you must go out, plan your day to avoid going out during the hottest hours, and wear sunscreen," officials said. "Wear lightweight, light-colored clothes, and wear a hat or use an umbrella."
In the event of a power outage, free, air-conditioned cooling centers are available at the following locations:

• Westlake Village Library, 31220 W. Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village; open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Topanga Library, 122 N. Topanga Canyon Road, Topanga; open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• OneGeneration Senior Enrichment Center, 18255 Victory Boulevard, Reseda; open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

— Michael Wittner, Nicole Charky, and City News Service contributed to this report.