On Friday, records were broken up and down the state.
Some are saying the heat has been almost painful.
ABC7 Eyewitness News reports:
- Granda: Heat causing power outages (Video)
- Holguin: Electrical transformers explode (Video)
- Dador: Hot temps pose health dangers (Video)
- Miller: Tourist visit the L.A. County Arboretum (Video)
- Hernandez: Families wait in line at public pools (Video)
- Frere: Locals escape the heat at the beach (Video)
- Garcia: Firefighters working extra due to heat (Video)
- McMillan: Construction workers brave the heat (Video)
- Stallworth: Seniors head to cooling stations (Video)
- Garth Kemp: Latest weather forecast (Video)
- Miranda: Heat illnesses hard on outdoor workers
Weather Resources:
- 7 Day Forecast: Latest update
- Map: High Temps
- Map: UV Index
- PDF: Operation Splash
- PDF: L.A. County cooling centers
- PDF: San Bernardino County cooling centers
- Link: Inland Empire cooling centers
- Link: CDC: Extreme heat prevention guide
- Link: Red Cross health & safety tips
One big tip to stay healthy in the heat is to go somewhere it's cool. In Malibu, it was 87 degrees on Friday, which is a relief compared to inland temperatures that were in the 100s.
Anywhere there is a large body of water, you can expect to find a lot of people, whether that is the beach or the community pool.
Residents should be drinking plenty of water and wearing appropriate clothing.
"Because of the heat, I'm staying in the house with the air conditioner on," said West Hills residents Avonelle Rohe.
Some residents said it was too hot to stay indoors, even with air-conditioning.
"We have two air conditioners at our house and the temperature would not go below 81 degrees," said Harvey Cohen.
For those who have to work outside, high temps are not only uncomfortable -- they can also be dangerous.
"We used to drink a lot of water ... just to make sure we stay cool," said Rigo Mejia, who was working outdoors.
Just how hot is it?
"This is a great preparation for hell," said one local man.
Here are a few tips from the Centers for Disease Control to avoid heat-related illnesses:
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Wear light, loose-fitting clothing
- Use sunscreen
- Limit outdoor activities to the morning and evening hours
- Do not leave children or pets in cars
- Check on those at high risk, including infants, children, and the elderly
Signs of heat stroke include:
- An extremely high body temperature (above 103°F, orally)
- Red, hot, and dry skin (no sweating)
- Rapid, strong pulse
- Throbbing headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Confusion
- Unconsciousness
Signs of heat exhaustion include:
- Heavy sweating
- Paleness
- Muscle cramps
- Tiredness
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Fainting
Portions of this story were reported on by Wendy Burch
