Excessive Heat Warning through Thursday
The First Alert Weather team is tracking a heat wave hitting Riverside County this week.
The hot weather is expected to sending temperatures soaring to near 120 degrees in the Coachella Valley.
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The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning that will be in effect from 10 a.m. Monday through 8 p.m. Thursday night.
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An Excessive Heat Warning is issued when high temperatures combine with elevated humidity levels to increase the risk of heat exposure-related illnesses. High temperatures this month have played a role in the deaths of four people this summer.
A strong high-pressure system is expected to push temperatures well above average. The warning will be in effect in the Coachella Valley, the San Gorgonio Pass near Banning, Riverside County Mountains and valleys, the Inland Empire, plus areas of San Bernardino and Orange counties.
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High temperatures Monday are expected to reach 118 degrees in Palm Springs, 119 in Indio, and 104 in Banning.
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Thermal is expected to reach 120 Tuesday and Wednesday. Many new Southern California record high temperatures are expected to be set.
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