Heat Advisory In Murrieta, French Valley: 90+ Degree Days Forecast

MURRIETA, CA — It's time to prepare for excessive heat across much of Riverside County. Temperatures of just over 90 degrees are coming to Murrieta area, while dangerously hot conditions, with high temperatures reaching up to 117 in some areas, are coming according to the National Weather Service.

High temperatures of 112 to 117 are forecast in the Coachella Valley, San Gorgonio Pass near Banning, Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Banning and Desert Hot Springs. There will be little relief overnight, with low temperatures from 10 a.m. Thursday to 8 p.m. Sunday, meteorologist Alexander Tardy reports.

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National Weather Service Forecast For Murrieta/French Valley:

Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 66.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94.

Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 63.

Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 89.

Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

High temperatures from 98 to 103 are forecast in Riverside, Moreno Valley and Corona.

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

The NWS recommends drinking plenty of fluids, staying in air- conditioned rooms and staying out of the sun. Check on relatives and neighbors, and young children and pets should not be left unattended in vehicles.

Those overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location, and call 911 if they appear to be experiencing heat stroke, the NWS said.

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