Palm Springs hits 124 degrees, setting new all-time high

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Gardener Martino Reyes of Palm Springs prepares to take a break Friday while working in extreme heat in Palm Springs.

Palm Springs broke its all-time high temperature record Friday afternoon, with the mercury hitting 124 degrees at 3:53 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

The previous high temperature of 123 was reached a handful of times, most recently on June 17, 2021.

The temperature ticked a degree above that, according to hourly observation records from Palm Springs International Airport.

Other areas in Southern California tied or broke records for July 5.

Southern California towns break daily record highs

  • Idyllwild hit 104 degrees, breaking the old record of 99 degrees set in 2007.

  • San Jacinto hit 114 degrees, breaking the old record of 106 degrees set in 2008.

  • Borrego hit 119 degrees, breaking the old record of 118 degrees in 1989.

  • Campo hit 109 degrees, breaking the old record of 108 degrees in 2007.

  • Palomar Mountain hit 97 degrees, tying a record set in 2007.

Excessive heat warning in effect until Wednesday

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.

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