Extreme heat warning July 31 to Aug. 2, 2026: Beat the heat at City cooling centers

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for inland Orange County areas, including Santa Ana, from 10 a.m. Friday, July 31 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2.

Conditions are expected to be dangerously hot, with high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s east of the 5 freeway.

Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Please remember to drink lots of water, limit activity outside, and visit our community centers, senior centers, pools or libraries if you need to cool down.

Get updates on the National Weather Service heat advisory here.

See below for City of Santa Ana locations where you can beat the heat.

Recreation swim:

Visit our website for more information on pool locations and hours.

Libraries:

Delhi Branch Library, 505 E. Central Ave.

Monday - Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Thursday: 12 p.m.-8 p.m.

Newhope Library, 122 N. Newhope St.

Tuesday - Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Thursday: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Visit our website for more information on our libraries.

Community centers and senior centers:

El Salvador Community Center, 1825 W. Civic Center Drive

Monday - Friday: 12-7 p.m.

Garfield Community Center, 501 N. Lacy St.

Monday - Friday: 12-7 p.m.

Jerome Community Center, 726 S. Center St.

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Salgado Community Center, 706 N. Newhope St.

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Roosevelt-Walker Community Center, 816 E. Chestnut Ave.

Monday - Friday: 2-8 p.m.

Santa Ana Senior Center, 424 W. 3rd St.

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Southwest Senior Center, 2201 W. McFadden Ave.

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Visit our website for more information on our community centers and senior centers.