Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Southern California Desert Areas
An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for the Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts, and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 115 to 120 degrees are expected from Thursday morning through Sunday evening.
The National Weather Service (NWS) San Diego, CA, issued an Extreme Heat Warning on July 29 at 3:16 AM PDT. This warning affects the Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts, and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. The warning is in effect from 10 AM PDT on Thursday, July 30, until 8 PM PDT on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Forecasts indicate that dangerously hot conditions are expected, with temperatures projected to reach between 115 and 120 degrees within the warned areas during this period.
These extreme heat events are known to significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses.