Your SoCal Weather Report For Sunday, Aug. 27: Another Heat Wave Looms

We're in for another warm day Sunday as we head into another heat wave.

It'll be sunny with highs in the 80s topping out in the mid-90s. And it should cool overnight to the upper 60s.

But Monday and Tuesday, there are heat advisories from the National Weather Service for parts of our region. It'll be in the 90s and up to 100 in inland areas on Monday, with meteorologists warning that temperatures will be 8 to 16 degrees above normal.

How long will that heat last? According to the National Weather Service forecast for L.A., there's some disagreement on that. Initially, meteorologists said Tuesday would be "the hottest day of the stretch and possibly extending the heat into Wednesday."

Now, some reads of the forecast are calling for cooling Tuesday.  

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass over the weekend cautioned Angelenos to get ready for a "a significant heatwave."

"I urge Angelenos to take note of the City resources we will have in place to help them stay cool as temperatures may soar into triple digits,” she said in a news release, that included the locations of six cooling centers in the city (see below). Bass said the focus was on the most vulnerable areas for excessive heat.

The National Weather Service is warning Southern Californians of "significant heat" early this week.

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City of L.A. cooling centers

Open Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• Lake View Terrace Recreation Center: 11075 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace (map)
• Mid Valley Senior Center: 8825 Kester Ave., Panorama City (map)
• Sherman Oaks East Valley Adult Center (SOVAC) :5056 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks (map)
• Lincoln Heights Senior Center: 2323 Workman St., Los Angeles (map)
• Fred Roberts Recreation Center: 4700 Honduras St., Los Angeles (map)
• Jim Gilliam Recreation Center: 4000 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles (map)

In addition, city officials said all parks and libraries will be open during normal business hours.

For the unhoused people living in the densely populated Skid Row area of downtown, city officials said "climate stations" already are open and provide "a safe environment with cold beverages, seating and activities."

• Towne St. (between 5th St. & 6th St.) across the street from the ReFresh Spot.
• San Pedro St. mid-block between 6th St. & 7th St.

Resources and tips

This day in history

On this day in 2014, Hurricane Marie was creating big 15 to 18 foot waves from Newport Beach to Huntington Beach. The Wedge at Newport Beach saw waves as high as 25 to 30 feet.

Things to do

Here's an excursion to consider for this Sunday:

• Prosperity Market at Hollywood Park (adjacent to SoFi Stadium) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: The mobile farmers market that supports and highlights Black-owned businesses hosts a pop-up event to celebrate Black Business Month and to conclude its third annual Black Business Scavenger Hunt. Vendors include The Farmer Ken, Sienna Naturals, Ghost Town Oats, Gloria's Shito, Runway Boutique, The Plant Chica, California Coffee Company, Happi Jam, Tranquilitea, The Lazy Rose Cafe, The Heart Dept, Sherman Produce, Compton Vegan, Chef Brandi Biggles and others. The parking lot entrance is located on 97th St. & Prairie Ave. and costs $5 for the first two hours. 

Check out our full list of things to do this weekend.