The National Weather Service in San Diego, CA has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for several areas, bringing dangerously hot conditions until Friday evening.
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect from September 9 at 7:44 PM PDT until September 11 at 8:00 PM PDT. The affected areas include the Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts, and the San Gorgonio Pass near Banning.
During this event, high temperatures are expected to reach the upper 100s to low 110s, with low temperatures remaining in the 80s. These very warm overnight temperatures will limit relief from the heat.
Areas of Major HeatRisk are present. Officials note that heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.