Heat is Here to Stay
RIVERSIDE – The heat that has been sizzling the Inland Empire during the week is expected to continue today and through Saturday, before conditions begin to ease.
“There will continue to be widespread records tied or broken for record high temperatures and record warm low temperatures,” according to the National Weather Service. “There will also be a growing number of monthly records for heat for March that will also be tied or broken.
An extreme heat warning will be in effect for the Coachella Valley and San Gorgonio Pass until 8 p.m. Saturday. A heat advisory is in effect for the Riverside metropolitan area until 8 p.m. Friday.
Forecasters advised the public to “drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room (and) stay out of the sun.”
“Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles,” the weather service said. “Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside.
“Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.”
Today is the official start of spring.
A list of cooling centers throughout Riverside County can be found at https://tinyurl.com/4e3d3zfn.
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