NWS Issues Extreme Heat Warning for Southern California Inland Areas
The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for several Southern California desert and pass regions, where temperatures are expected to reach up to 112 degrees. The warning is in effect from 10:00 AM PDT Wednesday until 8:00 PM PDT Friday.
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in San Diego, California, issued the alert at 12:58 AM PDT on August 19. The Extreme Heat Warning officially begins at 10:00 AM PDT on August 19 and remains active until 8:00 PM PDT on August 21.
Specific locations covered by the warning include the Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts, and the San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. Dangerously hot conditions are forecast across these areas throughout the duration of the event.
Weather officials caution that heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events, prompting recommendations for residents in the affected regions to take protective measures.