Palm Springs tied its all-time high temperature early Friday afternoon, with the mercury hitting 123.1 degrees at 1:53 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
That temperature has been reached only a handful of times in the past, most recently on June 17, 2021.
An excessive heat warning has been extended through at least 9 p.m. Wednesday. The National Weather Service noted that Friday was “an exceptional case.”
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“A long-duration heat wave will continue for the deserts through at least much of next week,” according to the NWS.
As usual, forecasters warned residents to take precautions against the extreme heat.
“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. “Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.”
Authorities reminded the public to never leave pets or children inside vehicles on days that are even a little warmer than normal, as locked cars can turn into death traps in mere minutes.
The NWS predicted that Coachella Valley locations will likely set multiple high temperature records in the coming days.
City News Service contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Palm Springs ties all-time high temperature of 123 degrees
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