September welcomes excessive heat watch to San Bernardino County

September welcomes an excessive heat watch to San Bernardino County, with high temperatures expected to soar past the 100-degree mark in the Victor Valley.

The three-day heat watch begins Wednesday when most of the Victor Valley will leave the 90s and see high temperatures ranging from 100 to 103 degrees, the National Weather Service reported.

High temperatures are expected to peak on Thursday, with Adelanto and Victorville being some of the hottest places in the Victor Valley. The 90 degree temperatures should return to the area on Saturday.

Barstow will experience highs from 105 to 110 degrees from Wednesday through Saturday, with high temperatures returning to the 90s early next week.

High temperatures are expected to range from 102 to 109 in San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga and Fontana, while the mountains reach the 85- to 95-degree range.

The long-range forecast calls for the return of 80-degree days to the Victor Valley on Sunday, Sept. 22, which marks the first day of fall, weather experts predict.

Hot weather safety tips

• Extreme heat significantly increases the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities, the NWS stated.
• To reduce risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
• The agency also suggests drinking plenty of fluids, not drinking alcoholic beverages, staying in air-conditioned areas, and staying out of the sun.
• Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles.
• Law enforcement authorities suggest checking on older residents, neighbors, and the medically vulnerable during hot weather or a power outage.
• Residents should also spend more time in air-conditioned places. Staying inside air-conditioned buildings reduces danger from the heat, according to weather officials.
• Don't get too much sun. Sunburn makes the job of heat dissipation that much more difficult.
• Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Call 911 in the event of a heatstroke.

Daily Press reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at RDeLaCruz@VVDailyPress.com. Follow him on X @DP_ReneDeLaCruz

This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: September welcomes excessive heat watch to San Bernardino County