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Heat wave intensifies this weekend

Highs continue to climb, we hit 115 yesterday and expect hotter conditions today. High pressure remains in place, and shows no signs of weakening. In addition to the Extreme Heat Warning, we continue to see some monsoon flow, exacerbating the hot conditions. The Extreme Heat Warning is in place through 8 p.m. Monday. Highs show

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Storm Chances Ease Into Weekend

High temperatures across the Coachella Valley will stay close to seasonal levels through much of next week, offering a little bit of a break from the recent heat. A First Alert Weather Alert remains in effect through 7pm as monsoonal moisture continues to fuel opportunity for isolated thunderstorm development over the surrounding mountains. That said,

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Hot, Humid and Stormy Late Week

Our Extreme Heat Warning expired at 8pm this evening with highs topping out around 105 degrees, but our overnight lows remain very warm. That said, it felt so much hotter Thursday because of elevated dew points, but temperatures finally start to ease back to seasonal into the weekend. Even thought the heat starts to back off,

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Heat Peaks Today Before Late Week Storm Chances Return to Some

The hottest day of the week is here, with highs climbing to around 112 degrees this afternoon as an Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through 8pm Thursday. Thanks to lingering monsoonal moisture, it’ll feel even hotter in some spots, with “feels like” temperatures making many spots feel 3-6 degrees hotter. Temperatures ease a few degrees Thursday and continue trending

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Hotter & Humid as Monsoonal Moisture Continues

The hottest weather of the week arrives today through Thursday, with highs peaking tomorrow around 113 degrees. An Extreme Heat Warning in effect as highs climb into the lower to middle 110s across the Coachella Valley. While temperatures are dangerous, the combo of heat and elevated humidity will make it feel far more uncomfortable, with warm overnight

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