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Burbank breaks another heat record on first day of summer

By on Monday, June 20, 2016

Burbank breaks another heat record on first day of summer. The temperature has been rising since sunrise in Burbank. Before 9 .a.m. it was in the 90s. An hour or so later, the Media City smashed another record with a temperature of 107, according to the National Weather Service. Yes, it will probably get even hotter before the sun sets! BUR reached 107F at 1019 am. Record was 106F set 2008. Temp still rising. Hydrate, find a cool spot, check on neighbors/pets. #LAheat#cawx — NWS Los... Read More →

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Cool out in Burbank during the heat wave

By on Saturday, September 7, 2013

Looking for a cool place to chill out for a while on this sizzling hot weekend? Check out a couple of the libraries in the Media City– which have been designated as cooling centers by Burbank officials. Hours of operation have been extended at the Buena Vista Library located at 300 North Buena Vista Street.. It is open today until 8 p.m. and tomorrow, Sunday, 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. Another cooling center, the Central Library at 110 North Glenoaks Boulevard is also open today until 6 p.m. Escape the... Read More →

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Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Buena Vista Library 300 North Buena Vista Street in Burbank

Two Burbank libraries designated cooling centers during heat wave

By on Friday, June 28, 2013

Starting today, folks in Burbank will get some relief from the heat wave. Two of the city’s libraries will have longer hours through Sunday, providing cool places to escape hot temperatures in the 90s and even triple digits. Two designated cooling centers were announced yesterday in a news released: “Residents are encouraged to seek relief from the heat by visiting either the Buena Vista Library at 300 N. Buena Vista Street or the Burbank Central Library at 110 N. Glenoaks Boulevard. The Northwest Branch Library on W. Victory Boulevard remains... Read More →

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Another scorcher! Cooling center hours extended in Burbank

By on Friday, August 10, 2012

Another blazing hot day in Burbank. The forecast is for a high of at least 100 today and for a sizzling weekend, too. Meanwhile, the city of Burbank is extending the hours of one of its cooling centers — due to the continued heat wave: “Now that the extreme high temperatures are expected to continue through Sunday, the City is extending the hours of operation at Buena Vista Library, which is centrally located and offers the most efficient cooling system. The Central Library hours will remain... Read More →

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Heat watch in the Southland: Cooling centers open in Burbank

By on Tuesday, August 7, 2012

The temperatures are soaring in the Southland and that has prompted an excessive heat watch for Los Angeles County. Today in Burbank the high reach 100! The weather is expected to remain very hot with an increase in humidity; these factors will create “… a prolonged period of well above normal and possibly dangerous heat beginning Wednesday and continue through Friday,” according to the National Weather Service. Late Tuesday, two designated cooling centers were opened in Burbank. A news release from Burbank Public Information Officer Drew... Read More →

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Extreme heat in Burbank– cooling centers open

By on Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Fans and air conditioners were going full blast all over Burbank today. The mercury soar to a blazing 100 degrees. The high humid — over 50 percent at times — made going outside difficult to bear.  We’re used to dry heat — not the sticky humid conditions we had today.  More of the same ahead, at least through tomorrow.   Due to the extreme heat,  Burbank city officials opened three cooling centers today. Residents are encouraged to seek out a cool spot at one of three city libraries. Here are the hours... Read More →

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Burbank opens cooling center for the weekend

By on Saturday, August 27, 2011

  We’re in a heat wave! Yesterday the thermometer shot up to 108 in Burbank. At 11 p.m. last night, it was still a very warm 81. More extreme temps are expected in B-town through the weekend. The blistering heat prompted Burbank officials to open a cooling center late Friday. Here’s the media release. BURBANK, Calif. (August 26, 2011) – With high temperatures expected over the next several days, the City of Burbank is establishing a designated cooling center on Saturday and Sunday. The Buena Vista Library... Read More →

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