Heat Advisory For Southwest Riverside County: Temecula Weekly Weather Forecast

TEMECULA, CA — Temperatures in Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, and across the Inland Empire are expected to remain relatively unchanged until Thursday, with readings in the 90s to low 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

A heat advisory was in place through Wednesday for much of the Inland Empire, meteorologists say.

"There is widespread, moderate heat risk, as hot temperatures may cause heat-related illnesses," the urgent weather message reads. "Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, and seek shade if outdoors."

Do not leave young children or pets in unattended vehicles, as temperatures can rise to dangerous levels in a matter of minutes, officials say.

Along with the heat advisory, there is an air quality advisory also in effect in the Inland Empire.

The current dust and air quality advisory was effective for the Pass Area until at least 8 a.m. Tuesday, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District.

Winds from the west with gusts up to 50 mph are predicted through the San Gorgonio Pass near Banning at times through Tuesday morning. Gusts up to 38 mph are predicted in Indio.

The winds could elevate particle pollution levels, resulting in an air quality index in the unhealthy category or higher.

The SCAQMD advised people in the affected areas to limit exposure by remaining indoors with windows and doors closed and to avoid rigorous physical activity.

A gradual cooling will begin across the area overnight Wednesday into Thursday, bringing breezy west winds and lowering temperatures as the weekend arrives.

Here's your forecast for the Southwest Riverside County Area:

Today
Sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Light southwest wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Light southwest wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 86.

Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

Friday
Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 84.

Friday Night
Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 58.

Saturday
Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 80.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Sunday
Patchy fog. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 81.