Excessive Heat Warning Continues for Palm Desert

"Hot weather will continue across the inland areas through (today) under a strong ridge of high pressure," according to the National Weather Service. "Some high clouds may moderate temperatures a bit, but it will still be dangerously hot."

The agency also said the Coachella Valley will experience higher humidity Monday, making it even more uncomfortable as temperatures soar well into the triple digits.

The NWS Palm Desert forecast for the next several days is as follows:

• Monday:  Isolated showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 110. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
• Monday night:  A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. Partly cloudy, with a low around 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 111. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
• Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. West wind around 10 mph.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 112. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
• Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 83.
• Independence Day:  Sunny and hot, with a high near 114.
• Thursday Night:  Mostly clear, with a low around 82.
• Friday:  Sunny and hot, with a high near 112.

"Exceedingly high temperatures can cause heat-related illness or death," the NWS said. "Those working or playing outdoors, the elderly, the young and those with existing health conditions, as well as those without air conditioning, are most vulnerable."

The excessive heat warning is scheduled to end at 8 p.m. A slow cooling is expected through the week.