Excessive heat warning: Weather service says records may fall in the Coachella Valley this weekend





The Coachella Valley is expected to experience "dangerous heat conditions" this weekend at 115 to 120 degrees, according to the San Diego National Weather Service.

Meteorologists have issued a warning of extreme heat that will last from Saturday morning until Sunday night in Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, La Quinta, Coachella and Borrego Springs.
Bruno Rodriguez, a meteorologist with the San Diego National Weather Service, said the hottest day was probably Saturday, but temperatures would be higher over the weekend, with low temperatures between the 80s or 90s.

In Palm Springs, the average daily record on July 10 is 119 degrees, while the July 11 record is 121 degrees.

"It's very possible that a few daily records were broken over the weekend," Rodriguez said.
The National Weather Service advises residents to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. Children and pets should not be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

For those looking for a place to relax, a 24-hour cooling center has been opened this week at the United Methodist Church of Palm Springs, located at 1555 E. Alejo Rd., And will remain open until September 30.

Death Valley could see 130 degrees
Nearby, temperatures this weekend could be closer to some of the highest temperatures recorded in one of the hottest places on Earth. The Bad water Basin in Death Valley National Park is expected to reach 130 degrees on Saturday and Sunday, according to the Las Vegas National Weather Service.

At the Furnace Creek park tourist center, the weekend can reach as high as 128 degrees, just below the hottest temperature ever recorded there: 134 degrees on July 10, 1913.

Jenn Varian, a meteorologist with Las Vegas National Weather Service, does not expect that record to be broken this weekend, but advised guests to take some steps to combat extreme heat.

“It is important to note that Death Valley is a large park, and there are many stops. While people may be prone to hot springs, it is very dangerous if your car breaks down, "said Varian." When you come, bring a ton of water and expect your car to be damaged. It can be very dangerous. "