Warning about LA beaches during California heat wave

Sweltering Californians hoping to cool off in the ocean as a heat wave slams the state will need a new plan.

Los Angeles County officials have issued a bacteria warning for several beaches across SoCal as it sizzles under a heat advisory Friday, with temperatures 15 to 25 degrees above normal.

The mercury is expected to rise to 90 to 100 degrees across LA on Friday, after hitting record temps on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

The warnings mean that bacterial levels are elevated in the water at certain beaches, increasing the risk of illness.

Officials say the public should “avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters” at the affected beaches.

The following beaches are under the bacteria warning:

• Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach; 100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms.
• Leo Carrillo State Beach in Malibu; 100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms.
• Pulga storm drain at Will Rogers State Beach Tower 5; 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.
• Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach; 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.
• Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach; 100 yards up and down the coast from the creek.
• Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach; 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.
• Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey; Entire swim area.
• Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach near Tower 18; 100 yards up and down the coast from the creek.
• Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica; 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Los Angeles area on Friday.

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