An excessive heat warning issued by the National Weather Service predicted triple digit temperatures in parts of L.A. and Ventura Counties Sunday.
The warning would remain in effect until 7 p.m. Sunday, the NWS stated.
Highs of around 100 degrees in the inland valleys were predicted, with areas such as Woodland Hills expected to reach 109 degrees.
An excessive heat watch was scheduled to take effect Sunday night through Tuesday evening, warning people that high temperatures were expected but exact times were unknown.
City facilities; such as senior citizen centers, recreation and parks facilities and libraries, could be used as cooling centers, the L.A. Emergency Management Department suggested.
Hours of operation at many city centers could be checked online, but the following were scheduled to be open from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday:
Alpine Recreation Center, 817 Yale St. L.A., 213-485-5448
Lanark Recreation Center, 21816 Lanark St. Canoga Park, 818-883-1503
Lakeview Terrace Recreation Center,11075 Foothill Blvd. Lake View Terrace, 818-899-8087
Jordan Downs Recreation Center, 9900 Grape St. L.A., 213-485-1835
North Hollywood Recreation Center,11430 Chandler Blvd. North Hollywood, 818-763-7651
Sepulveda Recreation Center, 8801 Kester Ave. Panorama City, 818-893-3700
Sherman Oaks/East Valley Adult Center, 5060 Van Nuys Blvd. Sherman Oaks, 818-981-1284
Sunland Park Senior Center 8640 Fenwick St. Sunland, 818-353-9571