Where To Escape Dangerous Heat In Lake Elsinore This Week

LAKE ELSINORE, CA — The worst heat wave of the summer has arrived in the Southland, bringing scorching triple-digit heat to Banning, Beaumont and other parts of Riverside County.

Fortunately, the region has cooling centers available to those who need a place to escape the heat.

In the Lake Elsinore and Wildomar area, a heat advisory will remain in effect until 8 p.m. on Saturday as temperatures could crack 108 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

Check out these cooling centers open in and around Lake Elsinore:

• Lake Elsinore Senior Center (Seniors Only) - 420 E Lakeshore Dr, Lake Elsinore | Open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Phone number: 951-674-3124 ext. 402
• Canyon Lake Library - 31516 Railroad Canyon Rd, Menifee | Open Monday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Phone number: 951-943-4075; 951-244-9181
• Moses Schaffer Community Center - 21565 Steele Peak Rd, Perris | Open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Phone number: 951-943-9126
• Murrieta Senior Center (Seniors Only) - 5 Town Square, Murrieta | Open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Phone number 951-461-6122; 951-461-6109

FIND A COOLING CENTER NEAR YOU USING THIS DIRECTORY

Weather and public health officials are urging residents to take precautions and check on vulnerable neighbors during the heat wave, which is expected to fade away over the weekend.

"Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors," the NWS advised. "Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes."