The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning Beverly Hills, Bel Air, and Holmby Hills residents to prepare for a six-day stretch of high temperatures and unusually warm nights starting Wednesday, July 22, and lasting through Monday, July 27.
The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory covering 16 forecast zones across LA County, including the Los Angeles Inland Coast and West and East Santa Monica Mountains zones that encompass the three communities. The NWS projects overnight lows will stay in the 70s, giving bodies little time to recover between hot days.
"Heat causes more deaths in the U.S. annually than floods, storms, and lightning combined," said Dr. Muntu Davis, the Los Angeles County Health Officer, in the department's July 20 advisory. "Those most likely to get ill during the heat include older adults, young children, outdoor workers, athletes, and individuals with chronic medical conditions."
This is the second heat event to hit the area in roughly 10 days. An Extreme Heat Warning, the more severe NWS tier, was in effect Tuesday, July 14, through Thursday, July 16.
The NWS office in Oxnard projects downtown Los Angeles could reach 89 degrees by Thursday, July 23, with inland valleys climbing past 100. Lancaster could hit 105 and Canoga Park 103. The agency warned of "major heat risk" by the weekend of July 26-27. No Beverly Hills-specific temperature forecast was published, but residents can check neighborhood-level projections using the NWS HeatRisk map at wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/heatrisk.
Who is most at risk
The county health department identified several groups as especially vulnerable: older adults, young children, pregnant people, outdoor workers and athletes, people with chronic medical conditions, those who live alone, and anyone without air conditioning.
When to call 911
Residents should call 911 immediately if they observe confusion, fainting, hot and red skin, a body temperature of 103°F or higher, a fast and strong pulse, headache, dizziness, or nausea. These are signs of heat stroke, which can be fatal without rapid treatment.
How to stay safe
The county's prevention guidance is straightforward:
- Drink water throughout the day, even when not thirsty.
- Avoid going outdoors during the hottest hours.
- Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, a hat, and sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher.
- Keep your home cool or go to an air-conditioned space.
- Never leave children or pets in a vehicle, even briefly.
- Check on neighbors who are elderly, live alone, or have chronic health conditions.
For residents without air conditioning, the department recommends cool showers, minimizing stove and oven use, and spending time at a library, cooling center, or shopping mall.
Cooling centers and resources
Free cooling centers, splash pads, and community pools are open across LA County during the advisory period. Residents can find locations at ready.lacounty.gov/heat or by calling 211, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The 211 line also serves people with disabilities and those with access and functional needs.
No local agency statements from the Beverly Hills Police or Fire departments, or the LAPD West Los Angeles Division, were available as of Monday, July 21. The advisory runs through Monday, July 27.
