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Friday Was A Sizzler In Riverside County, But Cool Down Is In Forecast
A trough of low pressure will bring much cooler and breezy weather Monday and Tuesday, and areas of light rain.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA — Much of Riverside County was subjected to another day of summer-like weather Friday, with temperatures soaring into triple-digit in most areas, but forecasters insisted a cool down will arrive by Saturday.
"Very hot weather will continue today as the Santa Ana winds ease and high pressure continues across the Southwest," according to the National Weather Service. "Onshore flow and a coastal eddy will return to bring back cooler weather over the weekend. Winds in the mountains and deserts will strengthen this weekend and continue brisk through Tuesday. A trough of low pressure will bring much cooler and breezy weather Monday and Tuesday, and areas of light rain."
While a cool down is on the horizon, Friday was another sizzler. By mid-afternoon, hot spots like Palm Springs and Thermal were easily into the triple-digits, while Riverside and most other areas of the county were in the high 90s.
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The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory that will be in place through 6 p.m. for Riverside County valleys, including the city of Riverside, Moreno Valley and Corona.
Forecasters said that while relief is on the way, things will still be warm in the traditionally hottest areas on Saturday, particularly in the lower deserts and Coachella Valley. It will also be warm Sunday, "but not nearly as hot," according to the NWS.
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While temperatures reached near triple digits Thursday, no heat records were set. But some records were set for highest minimum temperatures.
The low in Riverside was 60 on Thursday, breaking a record minimum temperature of 58 set in 2016. In San Jacinto, it was 59, breaking a record minimum of 57 set in 2016.
Forecasters issued the standard warnings for staying safe in the heat, advising people to "drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors."
"Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances," forecasters said.
