Heat Advisory in Effect Through Father's Day

By City News Service, image via Shutterstock

Very hot weather is expected again Thursday in the Coachella Valley and along the San Gorgonio Pass in the Banning area as high pressure continues to drift across Southern California.

A National Weather Service heat advisory is scheduled to remain in effect until 7 p.m. Sunday. Highs between 108 and 113 degrees were forecast Thursday for the San Gorgonio Pass, along with highs of 112 to 117 degrees in the Coachella Valley.

“High pressure aloft will continue across Southern California through the weekend, bringing very hot days in the lower deserts,” according to the weather service. “High temperatures will range from 108 to 115 each day.”

Coachella Valley residents and those along the pass were advised to protect themselves from heat-related illnesses and stress, and to be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool, shady area and 911 should be called, authorities said.

Outdoor workers should take frequent breaks in shady or air conditioned areas.

“Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside,” according to the NWS. “When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.”

Forecasters said gradual cooling was expected to begin next week as the high pressure drifts off to the east.