Extreme heat risks this week coupled with smoke issues today. First Alert Weather Alert for later this week.

Expect one of the hottest weeks of the year, with highs spanning the one-teens all week long.

By Wednesday, the heat will be intense enough to prompt an Extreme Heat Warning from Wednesday morning until Friday evening as highs soar above 115.

Because of the Extreme Heat, we are issuing a First Alert Weather Alert from Wednesday morning through Friday evening as highs will remain well in the one-teens.

Heat concerns are accompanied by wildfire and smoke issues. Fire danger is extremely high throughout the week, and we're seen incursions of smoke due to those fires. We continue to monitor AQI.

So far, AQI today remains in the moderate range throughout the Valley, but we will keep a close eye on those values today.

It's "Back to School" week for Palm Springs Unified School District, so the kids will have a tough week to start school dealing with those hot temps. There's not much relief even into next weekend.