Extreme Heat Warning

Published on March 16, 2026

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Heat Warning Issued for March 17 through March 20

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Culver City from Tuesday, March 17 at 10 AM until Friday, March 20 at 8 PM. Dangerously high temperatures between 96°F and 104°F are expected.

Extreme heat can pose serious health risks, especially for older adults, young children, individuals without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. Warm overnight temperatures may increase heat-related health risks.

Identify places where you can go to stay cool. The Culver City Senior Center is a designated cooling zone for our community and is available during normal operating hours. Additional nearby cooling zones can be located by visiting: ready.lacounty.gov/heat/

Residents can also monitor forecasts and receive additional alerts directly from the National Weather Service by visiting: weather.gov/lox

Take extra precautions if you work, exercise, or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments and to stay hydrated. Employers must provide access to sufficient water. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. If you suspect heat stroke, this is an emergency! Call 9-1-1. 

Staying Safe: Before Excessive Heat

  • Identify places where you can go to stay cool. The Culver City Senior Center is a designated cooling zone for our community and is available during normal operating hours.
  • Keep your home cool by covering windows with drapes/shades, add insulation to keep the heat out, use attic fans, and install window air conditioners and insulate around them.
  • Power outages may occur when there is extreme heat. Review safety tips for power outages.

Staying Safe: During Excessive Heat

  • Avoid the sun – stay indoors from 10 am to 3 pm when the burning rays are strongest.
  • Never leave children or pets in a vehicle - Even with the windows cracked, the temperature inside a car can reach 125 degrees in minutes. Never leave children alone in or around cars. If you see a child alone in a vehicle, get involved. Call 911 immediately. 
  • Drink plenty of fluids – drink 2 to 4 glasses of water every hour during times of excessive heat.
  • Replace salt and minerals – sweating removes salt and minerals from your body, so replenish these nutrients with low sugar fruit juices or sports drinks during exercise or when working outside.
  • Avoid alcohol – alcohol can cause dehydration. Drinking alcohol within 24 hours of working in the heat can increase the risk of heat illness.
  • Pace yourself – reduce physical activity and avoid exercising outdoors during peak heat hours.
  • Wear appropriate clothing – wear a wide-brimmed hat and light-colored lightweight, loose-fitting clothes when you are outdoors.
  • Stay cool indoors – set your air conditioner between 75° to 80°. If you don’t have air conditioning, take a cool shower twice a day and visit a public air-conditioned facility.
  • Monitor those at high risk – check on elderly neighbors and family and friends who do not have air conditioning. Infants and children up to 4 years old, people who overexert during work or exercise (e.g. construction workers) and people 65 years and older are at the highest risk of heat-related illnesses.
  • Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor of at least 15 if you need to be in the sun.
  • Keep pets safe – heat also affects your pets, keep them indoors or if they will be outside, make sure they have plenty of water and a shaded area to help them keep cool. Never leave your pet alone in a vehicle, even if the window is cracked or open.

Staying Safe: Resources

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