Active National Weather Service alert for Desert Hot Springs, California 92240: Extreme Heat Warning. Extreme Heat Warning issued August 23 at 1:54PM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA Until Fri, 8:00 PM PDT.
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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 23 at 1:54PM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA Expires Fri, 8:00 PM PDT.

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Desert Hot Springs, California 92240

Check the latest hourly conditions, seven-day outlook, rain timing, wind, sunrise and sunset for Desert Hot Springs, California 92240. Forecasts and alerts update from NOAA and the National Weather Service.

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Highest chance 11%

No meaningful precipitation is expected in the official hourly forecast.

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High / low temperatures

Today

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106°87°

Partly Cloudy

Precipitation
5%
Wind
NW 5 to 15 mph
Sunrise
6:14 AM
Sunset
7:25 PM

Mon

106°88°

Sunny

Precipitation
11%
Wind
S 5 to 10 mph
Sunrise
6:15 AM
Sunset
7:24 PM

Tue

111°90°

Sunny

Precipitation
6%
Wind
S 5 to 10 mph
Sunrise
6:16 AM
Sunset
7:23 PM

Wed

112°89°

Sunny

Precipitation
6%
Wind
W 5 to 15 mph
Sunrise
6:17 AM
Sunset
7:21 PM

Thu

111°89°

Sunny

Precipitation
6%
Wind
SW 10 to 15 mph
Sunrise
6:17 AM
Sunset
7:20 PM

Fri

110°88°

Mostly Sunny

Precipitation
7%
Wind
W 5 to 15 mph
Sunrise
6:18 AM
Sunset
7:19 PM

Sat

110°87°

Sunny

Precipitation
3%
Wind
W 10 to 25 mph
Sunrise
6:19 AM
Sunset
7:17 PM

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Walking is not recommended now

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WindW20 mph
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Wind gusts32mph
Rain now2%next hour
Humidity15%current
UV indexCheckingEPA forecast

Wind impact: Strong gusts — use extra care driving and during outdoor activities.

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Wind gust32 mph
Pressure
Visibility
Peak rain chance11%
Dew point49°F
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Extreme Heat Warning

Applies to: Coachella Valley; San Diego County Deserts; San Gorgonio Pass Near BanningIssued by: NWS San Diego CAExtreme Heat Warning issued August 23 at 1:54PM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Alert details* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 113. * WHERE...Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts, and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight temperatures 5 to 8 degrees above normal will limit relief from the heat.
Safety instructionsDrink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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