Southern California Roasts Under Record Temperatures

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Southern California's heat wave is continuing on Sunday, prompting people to seek relief at beaches, splash pads and community cooling centers. Extra firefighters are being staffed at Los Angeles Fire Department stations to prepare for increased wildfire risk.

Temperatures rose into the triple digits in parts of the region Saturday, providing a late taste of summer for many kids who are scheduled to return to school next week, but creating obstacles for firefighters. Record high temperatures were recorded on Saturday in Long beach, where temperatures rose to 99 degrees; Burbank, where temperatures rose to 104; Sandberg, which hit a high of 99; and Camarillo, which hit a high of 89.

Forecasters said humidity levels will stay low, creating heightened risk of brush fires. The 1,400 Cabin Fire in Angeles National Forest was 20 percent contained as of Sunday morning. Los Angeles County fire crews said on Sunday they are staffing extra firefighters to be prepared for more brush fires.

In Los Angeles and Orange County, beaches are expected to stay busy. While waves are expected to be small, lifeguards say they will be ready for larger-than-usual crowds looking for places to cool down.

The LADWP was asking customers to be mindful of their energy usage, as the heat wave is expected to put enhanced pressure on the grid.

An excessive heat warning for the mountains and valleys of Los Angeles and Ventura counties is in effect until at least 8 p.m. Sunday evening, but some slight cooling was expected to begin Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

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