Dangerously hot conditions will continue through the weekend, and into next week, in the Riverside County valleys and desert communities with highs expected over 110 degrees, forecasters said.
An excessive heat warning is in effect through 8 p.m. Monday throughout the Riverside County valleys.
“All inland areas will be heating up,” the NWS posted on social media. “We’ve been hinting at some hot weather expected later this week. Our confidence is increasing in seeing highs near 10 to locally 15 degrees above average. The time is now to prepare for the incoming hot weather!”
The hot, dry weather will also create elevated fire conditions across the mountains, valleys and deserts this week.
Saturday’s high in Palm Springs was expected between 111 and 120 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Palm Springs’ city-operated cooling centers remain open at Demuth Community Center, James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center and the Palm Springs Public Library through the end of September. More information is available at EngagePalmSprings.com.
The high in Coachella Saturday was expected to be between 105 and 110.
The mercury in downtown Riverside was expected to peak at 111 Saturday.
A similar pattern was expected in Hemet.
Overnight lows will also be at uncomfortably high levels, remaining in the mid-to-upper 80s in the hottest areas.