Triple Digits Hit Claremont and La Verne

The Southland will bake in dry, above-normal heat Friday and Saturday, National Weather Service forecasters said.

As a result of strong upper-level pressure over the region and an offshore flow, highs are expected to reach 104 in the San Gabriel Valley prompting officials to issue a special weather statement to make sure residents are prepared for above normal temperatures.

In areas the east end of the San Gabriel Valley, including Claremont, Diamond Bar, Industry, La Verne and Walnut, temperatures hovered above 105 degrees Friday afternoon.

Today's humidity levels were expected to be low, meaning the heat index that gauges how hot it really feels will be devoid of so-called critical values.

"Cooler weather is expected across the region on Sunday, although temperatures still will be well above normal," according to an NWS advisory. "Additional cooling is expected on Monday."

The NWS urged residents planning to spend time outdoors to wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing, drink lots of non-alcoholic liquids, and avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day. Motorists should make sure they never to leave children, pets or older people in a parked vehicle, even with the windows down.

Authorities encourage anyone who does not have access to air conditioning at their home to find a cooling center. A list is below.

Claremont

• Alexander Hughes Community Center, 1700 Danbury Road. (909) 399-5490
• Joslyn Senior Center, 660 N. Mountain Ave. (909) 399-5488
• Claremont Library, 208 North Harvard Ave. (909) 621-4902
• Blaisdell Senior Center, 440 S. College Ave. (909) 399-5367

Diamond Bar

• Diamond Bar Library, 21800 Copley Drive. (909) 861-4978

La Verne

• La Verne Community Center, 3680 D St. (909) 596-8776

Pomona

• Palomares Park Community Center, 499 East Arrow Highway. (909) 620-2324
• Washington Community Center, 865 E. Grand Ave. (909) 620-2324
• Westmont Community Center, 1808 West Ninth Street. (909) 620-2324

Rowland Heights

• Pathfinder Park, 18150 E Pathfinder Road. (562) 690-0933
• Rowland Heights Library, 1850 Nogales Street. (626) 912-5348

Walnut

• Walnut Library, 21155 La Puente Road. (909) 595-0757