Heat wave bears down on Coachella Valley this week
Most of Southern California faces yet another heat wave this week, with the hottest temperatures expected right here in the Coachella Valley.
National Weather Service forecasters have issued an excessive heat warning from 10 a.m. Monday to 8 p.m. Tuesday, as temperatures are expected to soar as high as 115 to 118 on the valley floor.
Temperatures will drop through the remainder of the week, but stay in the mid- to upper 90s to triple-digits across much of the county.
Overnight lows will be in the 80s to near 90 in the lower deserts.
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National Weather Service and law enforcement caution that those who work outdoors should avoid the midday sun, wear light, loose-fitting clothing and drink plenty of water.
Avoid leaving senior citizens and kids at home without air conditioning, if possible.
Never leave a child, a senior or a pet in a parked vehicle, even with windows cracked open, because interior temperatures in vehicles parked in the heat quickly can turn lethal.
