Extreme Heat Warning Extended In Palm Desert

Weather and public health officials are urging residents to take precautions and check on vulnerable neighbors during the heat wave, which is expected to fade away over the weekend.PALM DESERT, CA — A blistering heat wave bearing down on Riverside County is expected to carry on through the weekend.

In Palm Desert, an extreme heat warning was extended until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, with dangerously hot conditions and temperatures expected to crack 116 degrees, the National Weather Service said.

Forecasters are warning of "widespread major heat risk," which indicates "these conditions will be dangerous to anyone without proper hydration or adequate cooling, in addition to those who are heat-sensitive."

Check out these cooling centers open in Palm Desert:

• Palm Desert Library - 73-300 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert | Open Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Palm Desert Community Center - 43-900 San Pablo Ave. | Open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Phone number: 760-568-9697
• Joslyn Center (Seniors only) - 73-750 Catalina Way | Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Phone number: 760-340-3220 ext. 102; 760-895-4652

FIND A COOLING CENTER NEAR YOU USING THIS DIRECTORY

Weather and public health officials are urging residents to take precautions and check on vulnerable neighbors during the heat wave.

"Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors," the NWS advised. "Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes."

The heat is also placing fire agencies on high alert in the Coachella Valley, where several news agencies are reporting a 911 outage.

Police believe that the outage is a result of vandalism, where fiber lines were cut, Sgt. Healther Olsen of the Cathedral Police Department told Patch.

The Indio Police Department told emergency callers to dial 760-391-4051. In Cathedral City, residents experiencing an emergency should call 760-770-0303. Read more about it here.