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Updated:August 1, 2026 12:30 pm PDT

Extreme Heat Warning EXTREME HEAT WARNING  
Riverside County

Effective: Sat, 8/1 12:19pm Severity:  Severe 
Updated: August 1, 2026 12:30 pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 8/2 5:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Kofa - Central La Paz - Southeast Yuma County - Gila River Valley - Joshua Tree NP West - Joshua Tree NP East - Imperial County Southwest - Salton Sea - Chuckwalla Mountains - Imperial County Southeast - Imperial County West - Chiriaco Summit
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 108 to
119. Major to Extreme Heat Risk.

* WHERE...Mostly rural portions of southwest Arizona and southeast
California, including Joshua Tree National Park.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.

Information:
An Extreme Heat Warning means that a period of very hot temperatures,
even by local standards, will occur. Actions should be taken to
lessen the impact of the extreme heat.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and
drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county
officials for more details.
Extreme Heat Warning EXTREME HEAT WARNING  
Riverside County

Effective: Sat, 8/1 12:19pm Severity:  Severe 
Updated: August 1, 2026 12:30 pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 8/2 5:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Parker Valley - Yuma - Imperial Valley - Palo Verde Valley - Chuckwalla Valley
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 112 to
120. Major to Extreme Heat Risk.

* WHERE...In Arizona, Parker Valley and Yuma. In California,
Chuckwalla Valley, Imperial Valley, and Palo Verde Valley.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Increase in heat related illnesses, including heat
cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Heat stroke can lead to
death.

Information:
An Extreme Heat Warning means that a period of very hot temperatures,
even by local standards, will occur. Actions should be taken to
lessen the impact of the extreme heat.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and
drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county
officials for more details.
Extreme Heat Warning EXTREME HEAT WARNING  
Riverside County

Effective: Sat, 8/1 5:44am Severity:  Severe 
Updated: August 1, 2026 12:30 pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sat, 8/1 5:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the
upper 90s expected.

* WHERE...Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.

Information:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Extreme Heat Warning EXTREME HEAT WARNING  
Riverside County

Effective: Sat, 8/1 5:44am Severity:  Severe 
Updated: August 1, 2026 12:30 pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sat, 8/1 5:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Coachella Valley - San Diego County Deserts - San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of around
115, and up to 117 expected.

* WHERE...Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts, and San
Gorgonio Pass near Banning.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.

Information:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Extreme Heat Warning EXTREME HEAT WARNING  
Riverside County

Effective: Sat, 8/1 5:44am Severity:  Severe 
Updated: August 1, 2026 12:30 pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sat, 8/1 5:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Riverside County Mountains
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the
mid 90s to 105 below 7000 feet expected.

* WHERE...Riverside County Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.

Information:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Extreme Heat Warning EXTREME HEAT WARNING  
Riverside County

Effective: Sat, 8/1 5:44am Severity:  Severe 
Updated: August 1, 2026 12:30 pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sat, 8/1 5:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the
upper 90s to 105 expected.

* WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland
Empire.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.

Information:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Air Quality Alert AIR QUALITY ALERT  
Riverside County

Effective: Thu, 7/30 4:00pm Severity: Unknown
Updated: August 1, 2026 12:30 pm Urgency: Unknown
Expires: Sun, 8/2 8:00pm Certainty: Unknown

Areas Affected: San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire - San Bernardino County Mountains - Coachella Valley - San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to
harmful levels of ozone pollution. Visit
https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air
quality levels.

* WHERE...San Bernardino, Redlands, Riverside, Crestline and the
Coachella Valley.. Levels of ozone pollution can vary by time and
location depending on emissions and air pollution transport.

* WHEN...until 8 PM Sunday. The highest ozone levels typically occur
in the afternoon and early-evening hours.

* IMPACTS... Ozone air pollution can cause serious health problems,
including trouble breathing, asthma attacks, and lung damage.
Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with
lung disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and
those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.

Information:
To protect your health, check air quality levels and act as needed:

* When Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are "Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups" (orange), sensitive groups as specified
above should limit extended or intense outdoor activity.
* When AQI is "Unhealthy" (red), everyone may experience health
impacts. Sensitive groups should avoid extended time outdoors.
* When AQI is "Very Unhealthy" (purple), sensitive groups should
avoid all outdoor physical activity. Everyone else should
avoid extended or intense outdoor activity.
* When AQI is "Hazardous" (maroon), everyone should avoid all
outdoor physical activity.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

To help keep indoor air clean when air quality is poor:

* Keep windows and doors closed
* Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier
* Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in
outside air if you have other methods to stay cool
* Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles,
incense, and grilling

To help minimize outdoor ozone air pollution levels:

* Limit the use of gasoline powered lawn and garden equipment
until evening hours
* Try to delay trips to the gas station and the use of household
chemicals until the evening