Where To Cool Off In Lake Elsinore During SoCal's Heat Wave

LAKE ELSINORE, CA — Another heat wave has arrived in the Southland, bringing scorching triple-digit heat to Lake Elsinore and other parts of Riverside County. Fortunately, the region has cooling centers available to those who need a place to escape the heat.

In Lake Elsinore, a heat advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. on Friday with temperatures expected to spike between 103 and 106 degrees in the region.

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."

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