Extreme Heat In Banning: Cooling Centers Open For Those In Need

BANNING, CA — Excessive heat warning in Banning and across the Pass Area will continue through Sunday night, the National Weather Service says.

Potentially dangerous highs of up to 115 degrees in the Coachella Valley and the San Gorgonio Pass near Banning are in the forecast.

Cooling centers in Banning and Beaumont are open, officials say. Three locations are now open:

Banning Senior Center

• 789 N. San Gorgonio
• Banning 92220
• Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• 951-922-3250
• Wilson & San Gorgonio

Albert A. Chatigny Senior Community Center

• 1310 Oak Valley Parkway
• Beaumont 92223
• Mon-Thu 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Fri 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• 951-769-8539
• Cherry & Oak Valley Pkwy

The excessive heat warning for those areas took effect at 10 a.m. Thursday and will continue until 8 p.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

See the full Banning Forecast from Accuweather.

"Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat- related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities," according to the NWS.

Meanwhile, a less severe heat advisory took effect for the Riverside County valleys, including the cities of Riverside, Moreno Valley and Corona.

The advisory will remain in place until 8 p.m. Saturday. Those areas are expected to see temperatures of 95 to 105, forecasters said.

As usual during heat waves, forecasters urged residents to drink plenty of fluids, seek out air conditioned spaces and check on vulnerable relatives and neighbors.

"High pressure will continue to strengthen into the weekend," according to the NWS. "Warming for inland areas will continue into Friday and Saturday with high temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above average with the peak of the heat for the valleys, mountains, and deserts on Friday and Saturday."

Overnight lows in many areas will only fall in to the 80s, forecasters said.

According to meteorologists, clear skies and light winds will accompany the soaring mercury, with little relief until the start of next week, when a trough of low pressure is slated to slide into the region.

Forecast models indicated that the Temecula Valley will benefit from coastal marine layers most of the week, with highs remaining at or just below 90 and lows around 60 going into the weekend.

BANNING - Your weekend temperatures:

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 101. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 100. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 68. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

Cool centers are coordinated by the Community Action Partnership of Riverside County, in conjunction with Riverside University Health System – Public Health.

For a complete list of cool center locations and to view an interactive map with additional details, visit www.capriverside.org or call 951-955-4900.