(Excessive Heat Watch)…It is in effect until at least Wednesday.

The Excessive Heat Watch was issued by the National Weather Service. In covers Imperial, Riverside and La Paz counties. The Weather Service says during that period expect moderate to high heat risk. A Moderate Heat Risk is expected for the rest of the workweek. Increased heat related illness is possible for people exercising or working outdoors, as well as vulnerable populations without access to adequate air conditioning, especially the elderly.