<p>The Coachella Valley was forecast to be hit by record highs temperatures this weekend.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">The National Weather Service issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the Coachella Valley until 8pm Monday.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">High temperatures were expected to reach between 117 - 123 degrees and the service urged residents to remain indoors in air conditioned areas if at all possible.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Albeit enticing, this was not an option for growers.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">The table grape harvest is in full swing, and though it slowed during the hot weekend, it didn’t let up.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Area producers told AndNowUKnow that work crews were likely to work fewer hours, cutting down eight to ten hour shifts to around four to five. The cut down in hours isn’t likely to represent a delay of more than a few days, sources said.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Growers will have to wait for the heat to pass to assess any potential damage.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Stay tuned to AndNowUKnow for updates on the situation.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
