The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for the Morongo Basin, going into effect today at 10 a.m. and lasting until Monday (July 17). Temperatures are expected to be in the triple digits over the next few days, and local governments, libraries, and community facilities are offering a number of cooling centers, essentially public places that are air conditioned.
Libraries county-wide, including the Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree and Twentynine Palms branches, are all open as cooling centers during normal business hours, Monday through Wednesday and Saturdays.
In Twentynine Palms, the Senior Center, which operates as a cooling center most weekdays, will remain open on Saturday and Sunday this week.
The State of California is expected to move into Phase II of its Extreme Temperature Response Plan today, which calls for increased coordination among state agencies and local partners, as excessive heat watches and warnings are in effect across the southern half of the state.
In Yucca Valley
- Town offices are open during normal business hours with lobby areas to accommodate those wishing to get out of the heat.
- The Yucca Valley Community Center is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
- The Hi-Desert Nature Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- People are welcome to bring a book and a snack to help pass the time.
- The Yucca Valley Library, located at 57271 Twentynine Palms Hwy., is open on Monday’s from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, Tuesday through Thursday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm., and Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- The library is closed on Friday and Sunday.
- Other local opportunities to stay cool include local shopping centers and restaurants.
- The Town’s Community Swim Program is also underway.
- Twentynine Palms Senior Center 6539 Adobe Rd, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Library Hours
Monday – Wednesday: 11:00am-7:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am-6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm
