Heat Advisory: How Hot Will Murrieta's February Heat Wave Get?

MURRIETA, CA — In case you were wondering, it's still winter in Murrieta, even though it doesn't feel like it. Unseasonably hot weather is on the way through the weekend across the Inland Empire, the National Weather Service warns.

A Heat Advisory is in place for all of the Inland Empire from 11 a.m. on Wednesday through 6 p.m. on Sunday. Coming along for the ride, a wind advisory is also in place for Murrieta and La Cresta areas from Wednesday night into Thursday, the NWS reported.

How hot will it get?

High temperatures will reach between 86 and 88 degrees through Sunday.

The heat advisory impacts Riverside County valleys and the whole of the Inland Empire. Area beaches will also be unseasonably warm this weekend, so if you're up for a trip to the coast, expect beaches to be busier than usual.

On Valentine's Day, Monday, temperatures will fall back into the 70s, when foggy mornings are expected to return.

"Visitors from cold-weather states not acclimated to the heat may be at a higher risk for heat-related illnesses," the NWS reported. During the heat advisory, all should avoid strenuous outdoor activities, drink plenty of water and look before you lock your car.

Animals and children should never be left unattended inside a locked car during warm weather, as temperatures can quickly turn deadly.

Read Also: Heat Advisory For Pets, What Southland Pet Owners Need To Know

The temperature surge is uncommon for February, according to National Weather Service San Diego spokesman Alexander Tardy in a recent report.

The unseasonable heat will increase the potential for heat-related illnesses for visitors from other parts of the country where it usually is cold.

"Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances," Tardy reported in a statement. "This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes."

Related:

Heat Advisory For Pets: What Southland Pet Owners Need To Know