Palm Springs Breaks Record High Temperature Amid CA Heat Wave
PALM SPRINGS, CA — The record-high temperature in Palm Springs was broken Friday when the mercury reached a sweltering 124 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The new record was set as a relentless heat wave continued to bake Riverside County and much of Southern California. The area remains under an excessive heat warning until 9 p.m. Wednesday with dangerously hot conditions predicted and temperatures expected to exceed 120 degrees. Palm Springs' previous record of 123 degrees was set in 2021, NWS forecasters said. Several other cities also broke or tied temperature records, according to the agency:San JacintoNew record: 114 degreesOld record: 106 degrees in 2008Idyllwild New record: 104 degreesOld record: 99 degrees in 2007Palomar MountainNew record: 97 degrees (tied)Old record: 97 degrees in 2007CampoNew record: 109 degreesOld record: 108 degrees in 2007BorregoNew record: 119 degreesOld record: 118 degrees in 1989Other advisories and warnings in effect Saturday included a heat advisory for the Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills until 9 p.m. A red flag warning was also in effect until 6 a.m. Monday for the Interstate 5 corridor and western Antelope Valley Foothills. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events, forecasters said. Residents should make sure to plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room and out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors."Take extra precautions when outside," NWS forecasters said. "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."According to the California Department of Public Health, the symptoms of heat-related illnesses include heavy sweating, muscle cramps, weakness, headache, nausea or vomiting, paleness, tiredness or dizziness.Warning signs of heat stroke include red, hot, dry skin; very high body temperature; dizziness; nausea; confusion, strange behavior or unconsciousness; rapid pulse or throbbing headache.Here's how to help someone suffering from heat stroke:Get medical help quickly.Get the victim to a shady area.Cool the person off with a cool shower, garden hose, etc.Place cold wet cloths on head, neck, armpits and groin.Do not give the victim fluids to drink.If emergency medical personnel are delayed, call the hospital for further instructions.Learn more about heat-related illnesses.The article Palm Springs Breaks Record High Temperature Amid CA Heat Wave appeared first on Palm Desert, CA Patch.
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