Los Angeles residents are bracing for a bout of intense heat as the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a heat advisory for the region effective from Tuesday morning until Wednesday evening. Angelenos can expect the mercury to hit up to 93 degrees in some areas during this period, according to a statement released by the weather service. A broad swath of southwest California will be affected by the advisory, including Ventura County beaches and valleys, the Malibu Coast, and the Los Angeles County inland coast, among others.
The heat advisory is in place from 10 AM Tuesday to 7 PM PDT Wednesday. Published information by the National Weather Service denotes that "there is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors." Residents are urged to take precautions such as drinking plenty of fluids, remaining in air-conditioned environments, and checking on the welfare of relatives and neighbors.
Precautionary and preparedness measures recommended by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration include scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments for outdoor workers. The consequences of the heat can be severe, with the advisory emphasizing that "Heat stroke is an emergency!" and instructing those affected to call 9 1 1.
On top of the heat advisory information, the extended forecast for Los Angeles also sees conditions beginning with patchy fog before clearing up this Tuesday, culminating in sunny skies and expected high temperatures. While the advisory remains in effect, locals looking to beat the heat should seek respite in cooler indoor spaces or seek community resources offering relief from the high temperatures. Detailed forecasts and further instructions are available on the weather service's website.
