Temperatures return to triple digits; tips for staying safe in the heat
With temperatures forecast 10 to 15 degrees above average this weekend, it’s important to remember to stay safe, especially when spending time outdoors.
The unseasonable heat can catch people, particularly visitors, off guard.
“Some people really misjudge this heat out here,” said Tammy Martin, executive director for Friends of the Desert Mountains
The Coachella Valley’s local hiking trails are a huge draw for visitors. But Martin says many are not prepared to deal with the heat.
“Make sure you have plenty of water, make sure you have your proper gear to go out, make sure that you have a cell phone that’s totally charged and make sure you have someone that knows where you’re at and what time you’re expected back,” she said.