Palm Desert Under Excessive Heat Warning: What To Expect

PALM DESERT, CA — An excessive heat warning has been issued for parts of the Inland Empire with dangerously hot conditions and temperatures up to 114, the National Weather Service announced Tuesday.

Cities across both San Bernardino County and Riverside County, including the Coachella Valley and Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, La Quinta and Coachella, were under the excessive heat warning from 10 a.m. Wednesday until 8 p.m. Thursday. All other Riverside County Cities were under heat advisories from noon Tuesday until 8 p.m. Thursday, according to the service. Temperatures were expected to reach 98 in areas below 5,000 feet. Much warmer than normal conditions at night will contribute to heat stress, the NWS said.

In Palm Desert, the NWS forecast high temperatures of 111 degrees Wednesday and 112 Thursday with a chance of thunderstorms through the weekend, along with cooling temperatures. Winds were expected to blow in Tuesday through Thursday, with gusts of as much as 25 miles per hour into Thursday.

The cities of Banning, Beaumont, Corona, Lake Elsinore, Murrieta, Moreno Valley, and Palm Desert can expect high temperatures between 99 and 104 degrees.

Extreme heat can significantly increase the potential for heat-related illness. The NWS recommends taking extra precautions for those working outside and when possible rescheduling strenuous activities to early morning or evening.

For the full Palm Desert forecast, visit the National Weather Service:

Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 111. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Tuesday night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 89. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 111. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 87. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 112. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 83.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 108.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 80.

Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 102.

Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89.

Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92.

For the full forecast, follow the National Weather Service.