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Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Southern California Deserts

July 29, 2026 · wweather1 editorial · 1 min read

The National Weather Service (NWS) San Diego CA has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for parts of Southern California, effective from Thursday, July 30, at 10 AM PDT until Sunday, August 2, at 8 PM PDT. Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between 115 and 120 degrees are expected.

The Extreme Heat Warning, issued by the NWS San Diego CA on July 28 at 9:01 PM PDT, covers the Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts, and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. This high-severity warning is in effect from Thursday, July 30, at 10 AM PDT through Sunday, August 2, at 8 PM PDT.

Forecasters expect dangerously hot conditions throughout the warning period. Temperatures are projected to range from 115 to 120 degrees across the affected areas.

These extreme heat events significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses. Residents and visitors in the impacted regions should take precautions.

Why it is dangerous and what to do

⚠️ Safety
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Stay in an air-conditioned room
• Stay out of the sun
• Check up on relatives and neighbors
📊 The numbers, from wweather1 data
Palm Springs: now +43°, Clear.
That is 4° above the July climate norm.
The record for this date is +46° (1995).
Three-day forecast: 29 July: +44°/+29° · 30 July: +46°/+29° · 31 July: +45°/+28°
The figures are computed automatically from the Open-Meteo/ERA5 archive — no eyeball estimates.

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