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Updated:May 8, 2026 8:45 pm PDT

Extreme Heat Warning EXTREME HEAT WARNING  
Riverside County

  Effective: Fri, 5/8 10:15am Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: May 8, 2026 8:45 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Fri, 5/8 10:15pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Imperial County Southwest - Salton Sea - Imperial County West
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions possible. Afternoon temperatures
105 to 112 degrees. Major Heat Risk.

* WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County, Western Imperial
County, and Salton Sea.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 8 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat
exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat
stroke

Information:
An Extreme Heat Warning means that a period of very hot
temperatures, even by local standards, will occur. Actions should be
taken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county
officials for more details.
Extreme Heat Warning EXTREME HEAT WARNING  
Riverside County

  Effective: Fri, 5/8 10:01am Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: May 8, 2026 8:45 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Fri, 5/8 10:15pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Coachella Valley - San Diego County Deserts - San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 104 to 109
degrees possible.

* WHERE...Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts, and San
Gorgonio Pass near Banning.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 8 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hottest conditions expected on Monday.

Information:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.