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Heat, Humidity Forecast For Southwest RivCo, Will Monsoons Make It?
Southwest Riverside County saw brief showers Sunday as monsoons parked over the Inland Empire desert communities. Here's what to expect.
TEMECULA, CA — 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 monsoonal thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday.
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"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 Temecula this week, the National Weather Service predicts the weather would remain in the 90s, and the hottest day would be Wednesday, with highs of 97 degrees.
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Monday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 97. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 97. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
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