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Updated:September 7, 2026 11:30 am PDT

Extreme Heat Warning EXTREME HEAT WARNING  
Riverside County

  Effective: Mon, 9/7 8:39am Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: September 7, 2026 11:30 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Tue, 9/8 5:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Parker Valley - Central La Paz - Palo Verde Valley - Chuckwalla Valley
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 102 to
111 expected. Major Heat Risk.

* WHERE...In Arizona, Central La Paz and Parker Valley. In
California, Chuckwalla Valley and Palo Verde Valley.

* WHEN...From 10 AM MST /10 AM PDT/ Wednesday to 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/
Friday.

* 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: Mon, 9/7 11:09am Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: September 7, 2026 11:30 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Mon, 9/7 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 up to 110
degrees expected and overnight low temperatures in the mid-80s to
low 90s.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 8 PM PDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of major HeatRisk. Elevated lows will
limit overnight relief from the heat.

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

  Effective: Mon, 9/7 11:09am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: September 7, 2026 11:30 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Mon, 9/7 10:15pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills - Orange County Inland
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid to upper 90s expected and
overnight lows in the mid-70s.

* WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas and Santa Ana Mountains and
Foothills.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate to major HeatRisk. Elevated low
temperatures will limit overnight relief from the heat.

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

  Effective: Mon, 9/7 11:09am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: September 7, 2026 11:30 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Mon, 9/7 10:15pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Riverside County Mountains - San Diego County Mountains
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...High temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s expected and
overnight lows in the 70s below 5000 ft.

* WHERE...Riverside County Mountains and San Diego County Mountains.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate HeatRisk. Elevated lows will limit
overnight relief from the heat.

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

  Effective: Mon, 9/7 11:09am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: September 7, 2026 11:30 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Mon, 9/7 10:15pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...High temperatures in the upper 90s to 103 degrees expected
overnight low temperatures in the mid-70s.

* WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland
Empire.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate to locally major HeatRisk. Elevated
low temperatures will limit overnight relief from the heat.

Information:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Air Quality Alert AIR QUALITY ALERT  
Riverside County

  Effective: Sun, 9/6 2:39pm Severity: Unknown
  Updated: September 7, 2026 11:30 am Urgency: Unknown
  Expires: Tue, 9/8 12:00am Certainty: Unknown

Areas Affected: Imperial County Southwest - Chuckwalla Mountains - Imperial County Southeast - Imperial County West - Imperial Valley
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert
due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust.
Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted
air quality levels.

* WHERE...all of Imperial County. Levels of particle pollution can
vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather
conditions.

* WHEN...11am PDT, Sun Sep 6 through the evening of Mon Sep 7, 2026.

* IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and
cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung
disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone
can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or
heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and
those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.

Information:
To protect your health, check air quality levels and act as needed:

* When Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are "Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups" (orange), sensitive groups as specified
above should limit extended or intense outdoor activity.
* When AQI is "Unhealthy" (red), everyone may experience health
impacts. Sensitive groups should avoid extended time outdoors.
* When AQI is "Very Unhealthy" (purple), sensitive groups should
avoid all outdoor physical activity. Everyone else should
avoid extended or intense outdoor activity.
* When AQI is "Hazardous" (maroon), everyone should avoid all
outdoor physical activity.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

To help keep indoor air clean when air quality is poor:

* Keep windows and doors closed
* Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier
* Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in
outside air if you have other methods to stay cool
* Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles,
incense, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden
equipment

To help minimize outdoor particle pollution levels:

* Carpool, telecommute, reduce trips, or take public
transportation
* Slow down if driving on dirt roads
* Stabilize loose soils