Extreme Heat Watch Issued for Coachella Valley and San Diego County Deserts
The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for the Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts, and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. The watch is in effect from Wednesday morning, October 7, through Friday evening, October 9, 2026.
The National Weather Service issued the watch on October 6 at 2:20 AM PDT. The affected areas are expected to experience dangerously hot conditions, with high temperatures on Thursday possibly reaching as high as 108.
Overnight periods will offer little relief, as nighttime temperatures are forecast to remain quite warm. Low temperatures are expected to range from the mid 70s to the lower 80s.
According to the weather service, the risk of heat-related illnesses increases significantly during extreme heat events of this nature. The Extreme Heat Watch is scheduled to remain in effect until Friday, October 9 at 8:00 PM PDT.