Heat wave to bring ‘dangerously hot’ temperatures to SLO County. Here’s where to cool off

Stephanie Zappelli

July 1, 2024 at 4:53 p.m.·2 min read

A heat wave will scorch San Luis Obispo County during the week of Fourth of July — with the most dangerous temperatures striking the north county, according to the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning from Tuesday to July 8 for “dangerously hot conditions” in most of SLO County, including Paso Robles, San Miguel, Shandon, Creston, Santa Margarita Lake, Lake Nacimiento, Atascadero, Templeton, Avila Beach and Pismo Beach.

In Paso Robles, the temperature could reach a high of 112 degrees on Saturday, the weather service said. It had previously warned of a “worst case scenario” where the high was 118 in the North County city that day.

The weather will stay a bit cooler in San Luis Obispo, where the weather service estimated a high of 95 degrees on Friday.

From community pools to air-conditioned spaces, here’s where to cool off during the heat wave.

Where to cool off during heat wave

People can find air conditioning at the Paso Robles Library from Monday to Wednesday and on Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Saturday, the library will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services.

Meanwhile, the Paso Robles Senior Center on Scott Street will be open as a cooling center Monday to Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Centennial Pool in Paso Robles is open to the public Monday to Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. with a $5 entry fee per person. The pool will close on July 4 for Independence Day.

Ace Ortiz, 5, of Paso Robles enjoys the fountain feature at Centennial Park Pool in Paso Robles.

North County residents can also cool off in four different community pools managed by the San Luis Obispo County Parks and Recreation Department.

The Templeton Community Pool will be open on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m., while the San Miguel Pool is open Wednesday and Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m.

Both pools have a $5 entry fee for adults, but people under 17 swim for free.

The Santa Margarita Lake Pool will be open on Wednesday and Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. with a $12 vehicle day use entry fee to the lake.

The Shandon Pool will be open to the public for free on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m.

Meanwhile, the SLO Swim Center on Southwood Drive is open to the public Monday to Friday from 1:45 to 4 p.m. then 5:30 to 7:20 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, the pool is open from 1:45 to 4 p.m.

A day pass costs $4.25 for adults and $3.75 for youth and seniors. The pool will close at 5:30 p.m. on July 4.

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