The long-lasting Southland heat wave will end Saturday as the high pressure system weakens and pushes to the east, the National Weather Service said Saturday.
There will be some cooling each day through the middle of next week before another warming trend develops the following week, forecasters said.
In the Antelope Valley, which has experienced one on the hottest months on record with triple-digit highs for much of the week, Saturday’s forecast calls for temperatures in the low 80s to mid 90s.
Temperatures Saturday will drop to 90 in Pasadena and 86 in downtown Los Angeles.
In Orange County, highs will be in the low 80s toward the coast and from 84 to 87 inland.
Meanwhile, the heat has created a potential for critical fire dangers with dry brush, wind and low humidity increasing the risk of fast-moving wildfires.
The city and county of Los Angeles have both offered cooling centers for people who needed a place to escape the heat. To find out the status and remaining locations, visit ready.lacounty.gov/heat/ or call 211.
The city of Los Angeles has four “augmented” cooling centers that will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. through at least Thursday. The centers are located at:
— Fred Roberts Recreation Center, 4700 Honduras St., Los Angeles;
— Mid Valley Senior Center, 8825 Kester Ave., Panorama City;
— Lake View Terrace Recreation Center, 11075 Foothill Blvd.; and
— Jim Gilliam Recreation Center, 4000 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles.
City officials also noted that climate stations are available for the homeless on Skid Row, offering cold beverages, shade and seating. The stations are on Towne Street between Fifth and Sixth streets; and at San Pedro Street between Sixth and Seventh streets. Another station will be open by July 16 at Fifth and Maple streets.
The homeless can also visit the ReFresh Spot, 544 Towne Ave. The facility is open 24 hours a day, providing drinking water, restrooms, showers and laundry facilities.