Where To Cool Off In Palm Desert During SoCal's Heat Wave

PALM DESERT, CA — Another heat wave has arrived in the Southland, bringing scorching triple-digit heat to parts of Riverside County. Fortunately, the region has cooling centers available to those who need a place to escape the heat.

In the Coachella Valley, an extreme heat warning will remain in effect until 8 p.m. on Friday as temperatures spike between 116 and 118 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

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, which is expected to fade away over the weekend.

"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."

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