Heat, Humidity Forecast For Palm Desert: Excessive Heat Warning

PALM DESERT, CA —Palm Desert residents began the week under an Excessive Heat Warning, according to the National Weather Service.

Dangerously hot conditions were expected in the Coachella Valley, as well as the San Gorgonio Pass and Banning area, through Wednesday at 8 p.m.

"Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities," the NWS shared. Residents should drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioning and stay out of the sun, they advised. Also, be sure to check in with elderly relatives and neighbors, never leave children or pets inside of unattended cars, and take extra precautions when spending time outside.

A slight chance of hunderstorms remained possible in Palm Desert Monday, however, that chance was predicted to give way to hot and dry days through mid-week, meteorologists predicted.

Elsewhere in Riverside County, Temecula Valley residents enjoyed a brief respite from the hot weather Sunday as cloud cover brought in humidity and relieved the triple-digit temperatures. A few showers spattered the region, though desert communities saw monsoon storms along with high winds and blowing dust, the National Weather Service reported.

Over the next week, some areas of Riverside County will remain in high temperatures, the National Weather Service said, with some county valleys reaching 106 degrees by Tuesday.

A few of our mountain communities below 5,000 feet will see temperatures hovering around 100. Idyllwild will see high temperatures in the 80s, and a chance of rain Monday and Tuesday.

"Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities," NWS forecasters warned. "Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water."

In Palm Desert this week, the National Weather Service predicts the weather would remain in the mid-100s, and the hottest day would be Wednesday, with a high temperature of 117 degrees predicted.

Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 114. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 87. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.

Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 116. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 86. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 117. Light and variable wind becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 84.

Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 115.

Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 84.

Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 115.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 86.

Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 115.

Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 85.

Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 112.