The Imperial Irrigation District has issued a Conserve Alert for Wednesday and Thursday.

According to the District, with dangerously high temperatures forecasted for these days, customers are being asked to voluntarily conserve energy. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Excessive Heat Warning from 10:00 a.m. Wednesday through 8:00 p.m. Thursday with temperatures expected to peak at 118 degrees. IID urges customers to avoid using major appliances during peak hours of 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., set thermostats at 78 degrees or higher, and turn off unnecessary lights.