Heat Warning Issued

Riverside County health officials have issued a heat warning for most cities and unincorporated areas in the region, including those in Southwest Riverside County, as temperatures are forecast to reach over 97 degrees through Wednesday.

Earlier this week the warning was issued for the desert regions but has since been expanded. As a result, cool centers are now open across the region,

Vulnerable individuals, such as children and the elderly, are encouraged to visit a cool center during extended periods of high-heat days. Cool centers provide snacks and water, in addition to activities and resource information. Cool centers are open during the week. Residents should check with their local cool center for weekend hours.

Heat warnings are issued by the Department of Public Health when temperatures above 97 degrees are forecast for three or more consecutive days. 

For more information or for a list of cool center locations, call (888) 636-8676 or visit www.rivcohealthdata.org. Speech or hearing impaired individuals may call TTY (951) 955-5126. For a list of summer-weather information and health recommendations, visit www.capriverside.org.