The National Weather Service says the Coachella Valley's current heatwave that's hitting on a long holiday weekend could be a historic one, with the valley potentially to see 11 straight days with temperatures of 115 degrees or higher. That would break the old record of nine days of temperatures of at least 115 degrees set in 2021.
The all-time record high for Palm Springs is 123 degrees, recorded on June 17, 2021. Weather service models show there's a 14% of marching that record on Friday. The chances increase on Saturday, with a 20% chance of breaking the 123-degree record. The probability of an all-time record high on Saturday is 8%.
While the desert might not set an all-time record, chances are better that daily records will be broken. Weather service models indicate chances of daily records as: 69% on Friday, 78% on Saturday and 55% on Monday.
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Joshua Tree National Park officials are warning holiday visitors and hikers to take extra precautions due to high temperatures, extreme ultraviolet rays and the potential for harsh exposure.
Daytime highs in the park are forecast for between 106 degrees and 108 degrees for the rest of the week and into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
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Some tips for staying safe in park during the summer:
- Bring extra food and water.
- Consider going on shorter hikes.
- Hiking in the middle of the day, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. when it’s the hottest, is not recommended.
“We ask that park visitors consider taking advantage of shorter trails closer to sunrise and sunset, stargazing under the dark night sky, and visiting the park’s visitor centers and exhibits,” said Anna Marini, coordinator for the Joshua Tree Preventative Search and Rescue, a volunteer team that specializes in visitor education.
Palm Springs area weather forecast for 4th of July holiday weekend
Thursday (Fourth of July): Sunny with highs near 118 degrees and calm winds. Overnight low of around 91 degrees.
Friday : Sunny with a high near 121 degrees and light winds of around 5 mph in afternoon. Overnight low of around 90 degrees.
Saturday : Sunny with a high near 120 degrees. Overnight low of around 90 degrees.
Sunday : Sunny with a high near 118 degrees. Overnight low of around 90 degrees.
Monday : Sunny with a high near 120 degrees. Overnight low of around 92 degrees.
Tuesday : Sunny with a high near 119 degrees.
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Idyllwild and mountain area forecast for 4th of July holiday weekend
Thursday (Fourth of July): Sunny with a high near 87 and wind around 5 mph. Overnight low of 73 degrees.
Friday: Sunny with a high near 91 degrees and light wind in afternoon. Overnight low of 75 degrees.
Saturday : Sunny with a high near 90 degrees and overnight low of 73 degrees.
Sunday : Sunny with a high near 88 degrees and low of around 72 degrees.
Monday : Sunny with a high near 88 and low of around 74 degrees.
Tuesday : Sunny with a high near 88 degrees.
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Temecula Valley forecast for 4th of July holiday weekend
Thursday (Fourth of July): Sunny with a high near 95 degrees. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Overnight low of 66 degrees.
Friday : Sunny with a high near 101. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Overnight low of around 69 degrees
Saturday : Sunny with a high near 100 degrees and overnight low of 66 degrees.
Sunday : Sunny with a high near 95 degrees and overnight low of 65 degrees
Monday : High near 96 degrees and some patchy fog early. Lows near 66 degrees.
Tuesday : Sunny with a high near 98.
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Riverside area weather forecast for 4th of July holiday weekend
Thursday (Fourth of July): Sunny with a high near 98. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Overnight low of 71 degrees.
Friday : Sunny with a high near 105 degrees. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Overnight low around 73 degrees.
Saturday : Sunny with a high near 105 degrees. Overnight low around 72.
Sunday : Sunny with a high near 100 degrees. Overnight low around 70 degrees.
Monday : Patchy fog but otherwise sunny with a high near 100 degrees and overnight low of 71 degrees.
Tuesday Sunny with a high near 101.
Contributing: Paul Albani-Burgio, Kate Franco
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: 4th of July weather: Forecasters warn of potentially record-breaking heat
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