Skip to main content
AREAZINENotices · US CA UK AU

NWS San Diego CAXH.W 0010October 6, 2026

Extreme Heat Warning: Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts and San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning, CA

The National Weather Service office in San Diego issued an extreme heat warning for Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts and San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning in California, in force until 8:00 p.m. local time on October 9. It was the 10th extreme heat warning the NWS office in San Diego issued in 2026. California had 3 extreme heat warnings in October 2026, against 0 in an average October of 2008-2025 (California's extreme heat warnings by year).

Warning

Issued3:38 p.m. PDT, October 6, 2026
In force from10:00 a.m. PDT, October 7, 2026
Expires8:00 p.m. PDT, October 9, 2026

In force for 2 days

The notice

Issued by
National Weather Service, San Diego CA
Area
Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts and San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning
State
California
Level
Warning
Issued
3:38 p.m. PDT, October 6, 2026
In force from
10:00 a.m. PDT, October 7, 2026
Expires
8:00 p.m. PDT, October 9, 2026
CAP severity, certainty, urgency
Severe, Likely, Expected
VTEC event
KSGX XH.W 0010
Official source
National Weather Service: the notice at its source

Extreme Heat Warnings in California since 2008Every warning type in California

Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. AreaZine rebuilds this page from the agency's record; the agency's page is the one to act on. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.

The notice as issued

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 105 to 108 expected. Low temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s. * WHERE...Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts, and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

What the agency told people to do

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. 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.

Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.

The record around this notice