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Updated:August 22, 2026 5:01 pm PDT

Extreme Heat Warning EXTREME HEAT WARNING  
Riverside County

Effective: Sat, 8/22 11:42am Severity:  Severe 
Updated: August 22, 2026 5:01 pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 8/23 3:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Parker Valley - Kofa - Yuma - Central La Paz - Southeast Yuma County - Gila River Valley - Imperial County Southwest - Imperial County Southeast - Imperial County West - Imperial Valley - Palo Verde Valley - Chuckwalla Valley
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. It will also be humid through
the weekend. Afternoon temperatures 108 to 119 expected. Major to
Extreme Heat Risk.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Arizona and southeast California.

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

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat
exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat
stroke.

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, 8/22 1:10pm Severity:  Severe 
Updated: August 22, 2026 5:01 pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sat, 8/22 10:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Coachella Valley - San Diego County Deserts - San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 117.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight temperatures 5 to 8 degrees above
normal will limit relief from the heat.

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

Effective: Sat, 8/22 1:10pm Severity:  Moderate 
Updated: August 22, 2026 5:01 pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sat, 8/22 10:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire - San Diego County Inland Valleys - Riverside County Mountains - Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills - San Diego County Mountains - Orange County Inland
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Temperatures 90 to 97 for Inland Orange County, 90 to 102
for the San Diego County Valleys, 98 to 106 for the Inland Empire
and 89 to 100 in the mountains. Temperatures increase another few
degrees into the middle and end of next week, making for a
prolonged and dangerous stretch of heat.

* WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas, Riverside County Mountains,
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San
Diego County Mountains, San Diego County Valleys, and Santa Ana
Mountains and Foothills.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 AM PDT Tuesday. For the
Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events. Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal
will limit relief from the heat. Increasing temperatures into the
middle of next week will increase the threat of heat-related
illness across populations.

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 Watch EXTREME HEAT WATCH  
Riverside County

Effective: Sat, 8/22 1:10pm Severity:  Severe 
Updated: August 22, 2026 5:01 pm Urgency: Future
Expires: Sat, 8/22 10:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire - San Diego County Inland Valleys - Riverside County Mountains - Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills - San Diego County Mountains - Orange County Inland
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Temperatures 90 to 97 for Inland Orange County, 90 to 102
for the San Diego County Valleys, 98 to 106 for the Inland Empire
and 89 to 100 in the mountains. Temperatures increase another few
degrees into the middle and end of next week, making for a
prolonged and dangerous stretch of heat.

* WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas, Riverside County Mountains,
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San
Diego County Mountains, San Diego County Valleys, and Santa Ana
Mountains and Foothills.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 AM PDT Tuesday. For the
Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events. Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal
will limit relief from the heat. Increasing temperatures into the
middle of next week will increase the threat of heat-related
illness across populations.

Information:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.