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A trough of low pressure will increase winds in the valley, but the dividends we derive will be cooler and drier air in place through the weekend. Gusts up to 35mph are expected tonight through tomorrow, decreasing on Sunday. Highs will remain above average today, but drop a bit moving into tomorrow. With dew points
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Highs topped out at 101 yesterday, and we’re likely to meet or exceed that number later this afternoon. Above average (94) highs remain in place across the desert, and all of California through tomorrow before some gusty winds return to help lower those temperatures. The ridge of high pressure over the Western states will begin
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Once again high pressure will stave off cloud cover and push highs into triple digit range. Heat over all of the Western US will remain in place through Friday, with some relief arriving over the weekend. Dew points have been hovering in the upper 40s, particularly early in the day, but evaporative (swamp) coolers should
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We hit 94 yesterday but we’re headed to 97 this afternoon as temperatures start to warm. High pressure over the Western States will increase temps and keep skies clear through the weekend. High will continue to heat up, peaking on Thursday then dropping back in the 90s for the weekend. Pretty standard fare for mid
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Sunshine and warm conditions to kick-off the work week, with highs close to seasonal norms today. A weak trough will keep highs in check today and tomorrow. Winds this afternoon and evening (and again tomorrow) will be a bit gusty along the I-10 corridor, so count on breezy conditions. Highs will be within a few
Continue ReadingWinds are fairly light this afternoon but will intensify in the evening hours as a front drags it’s way across California. The gustiest of winds will be through the San Gorgonio Pass and into Desert Hot Springs and North Palm Springs. A Wind Advisory will be in effect from 2 p.m. today through 7 a.m.
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Today remains fairly calm, sunny and warm, but winds return to the forecast tonight and tomorrow. This afternoon we’ll reach 98 as we did yesterday under a retreating ridge of high pressure. A cool front to our North will usher in winds in the 25mph range this evening and closer to gusts of 30-40mph tomorrow
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On this Cinco de Mayo, highs will soar back to 100, which by my accounting will be the fifth day this year at or above 100. Here’s the current tally: Above average highs will cover most of the Western US again today. Expect a gradual warming, reaching our high between 3-4, but we’ll be well
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A broad ridge of high pressure will keep the Valley, and most of California, about 10 degree above seasonal averages through the rest of the week. This means you’ll need to heed the usual heat precautions and stay hydrated. Winds will be fairly light, especially in comparison to the weekend. The warming continues into Thursday
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Gusty winds wrought havoc over the weekend, closing roads and creating near brown-out conditions along local roads. Take a look at this video form Shawn Abramowitz: Winds peaked in the 60mph range around the Valley! Winds today will be running far below the numbers above. A Wind Advisory remains in effect for parts of Los
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As of 1 p.m., Thermal Airport record a temperature of 105, exceeding the previous record by a degree (104 set in 1965) and Palm Springs is just two degrees away from tying the 106 degree record. High pressure reigns over the West and will keep us in the triple digits through tomorrow. In this heat,
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High pressure building in over the Western US will propel temperatures into the low 100s for the next few days under sunny skies with very dry conditions. The return of the heat means we need to remind ourselves of heat precautions that everyone needs to take during the hottest days here in the Desert. And
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High pressure building in will see high start climbing this afternoon. It will remain breezy, especially around the freeway and North Valley areas, but not as windy as the last few days. Yesterday a few sprinkles moved through, and provided us with some really wonderful rainbow sightings! As we return to the triple digits, please
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The area of low pressure spinning nearby will keep us breezy and cooler than normal, but just for today. Last night, the mostly clear skies gave us ample views of the Full Pink Moon overhead. Highs will range in the mid-70s this afternoon, and all across the Desert SW, temps will be well below average!
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Our First Alert Weather Alert remains active for today. Gusty winds are just one component of a late-season storm that’s brought light precipitation to parts of the Southland. Idyllwild picked up 0.15″ of rain while Beaumont recorded 0.31″. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas. The advisory will remain
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Very gusty winds continued into last night, but gusts are dropping in speed as we move through today. This evening you can expect winds about 10mph lower in speed than yesterday evening. A Wind Advisory remains in effect areas north of Victorville through 8 p.m. but that’s the closest advisory to the Valley. An area
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An area of low pressure is still generating strong onshore flow across SoCal, so the winds we’ve dealt with will continue but at reduced speeds. The overall pattern showcases those winds moving from West to East as the Jet pushes winds inland. Wind advisories near the Valley expired, but one Wind Advisory remains in effect
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Sunny skies and warmer conditions prevail today. The weekend brought highs to 90, we’ll be 5-7 degrees warmer today. Weak off shore winds kept skies nice and clear, and lowered dew points. Today that pattern holds through this evening. Winds will be breezy this evening, and again tomorrow as we see the wind direction shift
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A mild start to the weekend with our Friday temps hovering in the upper 80s for highs later this afternoon. Some partly cloudy skies, particularly to the South of the Valley as weak system streams past Northern Baja. Despite some clouds, the dew points and humidity values will remain low and very comfortable through the
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Winds will gradually diminish throughout the remainder of today and into tomorrow, but still expect breezy conditions to prevail this afternoon. An area of low pressure is moving out of the region, the front dragging behind that system is still in close enough proximity to create some gusts in the 25mph range, but the wind
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