Extreme heat warning for the Inland Empire runs through Oct. 8
The National Weather Service warns of highs from the upper 90s to 106 in the San Bernardino and Riverside valleys from today through next Thursday.
The heat in Southern California is not done yet. Early this morning, the National Weather Service office in San Diego issued an extreme heat warning for the San Bernardino and Riverside County valleys, the area many people call the Inland Empire. It starts at 10 a.m. today and runs until 8 p.m. next Thursday, October 8.
That is a full week. The forecast calls for highs from the upper 90s up to 106 degrees, with overnight lows mostly in the mid 60s to low 70s. Warm nights matter because homes and bodies do not get much of a chance to cool down before the next hot afternoon, and the weather service notes that heat-related illness increases significantly during events like this.
The weather service's advice is simple: drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned places when you can, limit time in the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. It also warns that the inside of a parked car can reach deadly temperatures within minutes, so children and pets should never be left in a vehicle, even for a quick stop.
Because the warning lasts through next week, it can help to plan beyond today. Errands, yard work and dog walks are easier early in the morning, and outdoor sports practices or weekend plans may need a cooler time slot.
Take a minute this morning to look at your week and move one outdoor task to before 10 a.m.
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