How Hot Will Palm Desert's February Heat Wave Get?

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

In the Coachella Valley, warm weather is expected through Sunday with the area heatwave though a heat advisory is not in place.

How hot will it get?

Temperatures for Palm Desert will be in the mid to high 80s through Sunday, the National Weather Service reports.

A 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 or out on the lake, expect things to be busier than usual.

Starting Tuesday, temperatures will fall back into the 70s.

"Visitors from cold-weather states not acclimated to the heat may be at a higher risk for heat-related illnesses," the NWS reported.

When the weather warms up, residents and visitors 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.

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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."

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