A strong trough of low pressure is headed our way, and winds are already on the rise across the region. As those winds increase, we will be under a First Alert Weather Alert tomorrow and Sunday, with gusts to 40 m.p.h. expected. Highs will also see significant impact from this frontal zone. Today we expect
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An area of high pressure will keep us sunny and seasonal today, with highs in the lower 80s, but we’re watching changes coming up this weekend. Much like the last couple of days, we’ll see modestly breezy conditions this evening. A significant trough drops in late Friday and into Saturday, bringing gusty winds, blowing sand
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High pressure remains in control, and we’ll see highs in the lower 90s today. Expect fairly light breezes through today, with slightly stronger breezes this evening around sunset. Highs will span the lower 90s, just slightly above the seasonal norm of 90 degrees. We’ll get as warm as 95 by Friday, but into the weekend,
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Highs today will span the lower 90s as high pressure comes in from the West, keeping winds calmer and temps slightly above average. The ridge of high pressure is pushing the Jetstream farther north, allowing those warmer temps to ease into the region. Highs today should hit 92, about 2 degrees above average for this
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High pressure will extend its influence this week, easing winds and raising temperatures. Winds will gust to near 20 m.p.h. then drop nicely into tomorrow. Today will be quite mild, but we will see highs climb as soon as tomorrow. Highs won’t be outrageous, but we will see temps about 5 degrees above average.
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An area of low pressure will swing through the region brining some gusty winds as well as blowing sand and dust. A Wind Advisory as well as an Ai Quality Alert due to windblown dust both are in effect through tomorrow. Air quality is frankly terrible this morning especially in the West Valley this morning.
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Gene Autry closed at the Whitewater Wash yesterday due to blowing sand and dust, and this morning, North Indian Canyon joined the list of wash road closures. Low pressure swinging through is the culprit, enhancing winds just enough to cause lowered visibility (and some lowered air quality, too). A secondary low will move across the
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Gusty winds are picking up today, and expect gusty conditions through Friday night as cooler temps sweep in. Those winds have closed Gene Autry at the Whitewater Wash, so please note that in your morning commute. We’re stuck between a ridge of high pressure and an area of low pressure, which increases wind velocity and
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Highs topped out at 94 yesterday, 6 degrees above average. We’ll see similar conditions this afternoon despite some breeziness. A weak low is passing through California, which is creating some breezy conditions, especially near the I-10 freeway corridor. Highs today will once again top out in the lower 90s Some slightly cooler temps are on
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High pressure building in will keep us stable, calm and slightly warmer than normal this week. Highs will run slightly above average, into the lower 90s, so be careful about your time outside in the latter part of the day. We’ll see temps about 5 degrees above average. Through the week, highs will remain a
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The Gusty winds of the last 48 hours are gradually settling down, so we are no longer under a First Alert Weather Alert. Highs today will be subdued, but warm quickly for the weekend. An area of low pressure has now moved to our northeast, and as it moves farther away, the winds will continue
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Winds remained gusty overnight, so our First Alert Weather Alert is still in effect until tonight. A Wind Advisory is in effect to our North as well as an Air Quality Alert for windblown sand and dust. Windspeeds are expected to gust to 40-plus miles per hour this afternoon and evening in the windiest locations.
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Blowing sand and dust has already caused Gene Autry and Indian Canyon to close this morning, and air quality is in the “UNHEALTHY” range in many areas due to the gusty winds. We have issued a First Alert Weather Alert is in place through tomorrow night. The travel impacts are already making traffic in and
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High pressure is weakening and a trough of low pressure to our North will juice up the winds and stir up the atmosphere for the next couple of days. That means winds and the potential for blowing sand and dust. Winds will reach their peak tomorrow afternoon and evening, but expect breezy to gusty condition
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Highs today will be similar to what we experienced over the weekend, but cooler conditions are just around the corner. High pressure will weaken and slide eastward today, bringing gusty winds along the way. Temps today will still run in the middle 90s A significant front drops in from up North by later tomorrow, and
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Palm Springs tied the all-time heat record for April 10th yesterday, hitting 101 late in the afternoon. That tied the previous 1989 record. I’m anticipating temps in that range again today before we see some modest cooling through the weekend as high pressure still dominates the forecast. We’re still in the “Crescent of Heat” that
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High pressure remains the dominant feature on our forecast map, and it’s pushing temps into record range later this afternoon. Heat is expected to peak today and tomorrow, running in the lower 100s for both days. Records both today and tomorrow are relatively low numbers, so they are within reach. The forecast cools a bit
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Highs have been steadily rising since the weekend, and will peak over the next couple of days in the lower 100s. High pressure remains the primary culprit creating the heatwave. The heatwave has spread to most of the Western states, and as far north at Oregon. We will top out very close to 100 later
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Triple digits are about a day away as high pressure continues to spread across the Western U.S. The heat will run about 10 degrees above average today, increasing through Friday before dropping back into the 90s. Heat spreads cross the Desert Southwest as high pressure controls the entire region. After brief few days of lower
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High pressure is pushing it’s way into the region, elevating temps into the lower 100s by midweek. Today, we expect those temps in the lower 90s, about 8 degrees above normal. This evening, expect a few areas of breeziness as we approach sundown, but winds are generally expected to be light this week. Highs climb
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