October Heat Wave Continues, But No Records Set in Riverside Monday

The mercury rose well into the 90s in Riverside County on Monday, but the unseasonably high temperatures weren’t enough to set any records.

According to the National Weather Service, the daytime temperature maxed out at 95 degrees at Riverside Municipal Airport -- 12 degrees above normal, but 12 degrees below the record high for this date set in 1950.

Temperatures are expected to gradually sink back into the normal range by the end of the week as a ridge of high pressure gives way to a cut-off upper level trough, forecasters said.

Isolated rain showers developed over southwestern portions of Riverside County on Monday, and chances for heavier precipitation in the form of thunderstorms will increase over the next three to four days, according to the National Weather Service. The greatest chance for measurable rainfall will be Thursday, forecasters said.

Overnight lows are expected to hover in the low- to mid-60s for the remainder of the week.

The National Weather Service urged residents to protect themselves and their loved ones against dehydration, heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses. They were advised to stay well-hydrated, avoid working in the sun, check on neighbors and relatives -- especially the elderly -- and provide plenty of water to pets and livestock.

Authorities also warned against leaving children or pets in parked cars, which can quickly become death traps in high heat.

--City News Service, photo via Shutterstock