Riverside–San Bernardino wakes up to patchy fog Wednesday morning before clearing to a sunny 87°F afternoon — a great day to get outside early, but gusty west winds and dry air are elevating fire weather concerns across the Inland Empire today.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service expects patchy fog through 8 AM PT near valley floors from Moreno Valley to Redlands. Once it lifts, sunshine takes over with a high near 87°F. West winds build through the afternoon, reaching 0 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph. That combination of dry air and gusty afternoon winds is exactly the fire weather pattern the IE takes seriously every June.
Best Window To Be Outside
Mid-morning is your sweet spot once the fog clears — think a walk at Mt. Rubidoux, a visit to the Riverside Botanic Gardens, or a stroll along the Santa Ana River Trail before temps peak. Bring a Stanley tumbler 40oz to stay hydrated in the afternoon heat. For a more relaxed afternoon, the 2-Person Intex Floating Lounge with Cooler is just $24 on Amazon right now — perfect for a warm IE Wednesday.
Fire Weather Risk
The National Weather Service warns of southwest-to-west winds gusting 25–35 mph in the mountains through Friday, with drying air moving in from a weak coastal system — classic fire weather for the Inland Empire. If you live near the wildland-urban interface around Devore, Reche Canyon, or the foothills above Redlands, now is a good time to review your evacuation plan. Key items to have ready: a go bag emergency evacuation kit by the door, a smoke detector combo pack checked and working on every floor, and a fireproof document safe for important papers. Keep a N95 respirator mask smoke handy if smoke drifts into the valley, a fire escape ladder 2 story could be critical in a multi-level home, and a fire blanket kitchen handles small kitchen emergencies fast.
Events This Week
Tonight, the Shakira – Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour plays Acrisure Arena at Greater Palm Springs — right in IE territory. Temperatures ease into the 70s by showtime, making it a comfortable desert-night concert. Grab tickets on SeatGeek while they’re available.
Thursday, Fuerza Regida brings the This Is Our Dream Stadium Tour 2026 to Petco Park in San Diego on June 18 — an easy drive from the IE. Evening temps in SD will be mild and pleasant. Find tickets on StubHub and show up in a Fuerza Regida t-shirt or Fuerza Regida hoodie.
The Los Angeles Dodgers also host the Tampa Bay Rays tonight at Dodger Stadium. A Los Angeles Dodgers jersey makes the drive west a little more official.
Dinner Tonight
A light pasta or quick stir-fry is a perfect warm-weather meal for a June Wednesday — nothing too heavy after a day under that 87°F sun. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Thursday stays pleasant with patchy fog before 11 AM, then mostly sunny and a high near 83°F. Juneteenth (Friday, June 19) also tops out near 83°F. A welcome cool-down arrives over the weekend — the National Weather Service forecasts highs running 4–8 degrees below average for the mountains and inland valleys, with the marine layer pushing deeper inland by Saturday morning. Enjoy the break before a warming trend builds next week, with temperatures climbing 5–10 degrees above average by mid-week.
