Heat wave expected through Saturday
The average temperature for Palm Springs this time of the year is 107°. We will be feeling temperatures near 120° through Saturday.
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Friday is expected to be the hottest day through this heat wave. A strong ridge of high pressure over the desert Southwest will peak Friday.
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An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect through 9 p.m. Saturday. There will be an increased potential for heat illness during this time. For areas west, a Heat Advisory remains in effect through the same time frame. Temperatures for those locations will reach to 100°. Coastal areas will stay away from the advisory because temperatures will be more regulated due to the cool ocean waters.
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Remember to stay cool and safe during these times and recognize the signs and symptoms when it comes to heat related illness.
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Temperatures will return closer to seasonal by the middle of next week.