It’s nice out today, but the National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for Riverside and San Bernardino counties because of a temperature spike expected Thursday and Friday.

An upper-level high-pressure system will bring near-record highs — 100 and better in many areas — and gusty northeast winds below canyons and passes.

The NWS is warning that the hot, dry weather could cause heat stroke or heat exhaustion.

Saturday is expected to be a little cooler, with much cooler temperatures on Sunday.

– posted at 2:33 p.m. by Cathy Maestri

Tuesday, May 13, 2008