This afternoon we continue to watch for potential storms in our surrounding mountains. Around 3 p.m. a cell popped up south of Cathedral City, and clouds have been billowing over San Gorgonio Mountain. Dew points have been elevated in the 60s across the valley floor. Storm chances increase for Monday afternoon, especially in areas of
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Temperatures are set to lower closer to the seasonal average through the beginning of the upcoming work week. An influx of monsoonal moisture is behind the cool down and the increased chances for thunderstorm activity. The chances for isolated thunderstorms over mountain and high desert communities is expected to increase this afternoon. Monday looks to
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An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for the Coachella Valley from the National Weather Service through 8 p.m. Saturday night. Additional monsoonal moisture will limit daytime high temperatures over the next few days while creating muggy conditions. A few raindrops have already made their way to the valley floor Saturday afternoon. Chances for thunderstorm
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Today marks the final day of our heat wave as temperatures have the potential to reach up to 117°. An Excessive Heat Warning remains in place for the valley due to these above-normal temperatures. The First Alert Weather Alert is also tracking the valley’s air quality as the Bonny Fire continues to burn to our
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A ridge of high pressure over the southwest United States is continuing to boost temperatures above seasonal averages. An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for the valley as temperatures reach or even exceed 115° through Saturday. This shifting ridge of high pressure is also responsible for the big dose of humidity we experienced this
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High pressure is continuing to dominate over the southwest United States. This means temperatures will remain 5°-10° above-the seasonal average (109°) through the end of the work week. Due to this above-normal temperature trend, an Excessive Heat Warning remains in place for the Coachella Valley through 8PM on Friday. We started off the work week with humid
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117 was the the high yesterday and we may well beat that later this afternoon. Because of the lengthy period of above-average temps, the Excessive Heat Warning has been extended through Friday evening at 8 p.m. There is also still a touch of humidity lingering, so dew points remain above the 50 degree mark, making
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Humidity will linger into today, but gradually dry out as we head into the rest of the week. That ridge of high pressure expands a bit, helping to reduce the humidity and dew points, but increase our temperatures through midweek. Heat is increasing so much so that an Excessive Heat Warning goes into effect today
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An influx of monsoonal moisture will lead to slightly cooler temperatures today but the trade-off is a big boost of humidity. Due to this extra moisture, dew points are expected to soar into the 60s across the valley. Although today’s temperatures will be cooler than yesterday’s, the humidity may make conditions feel warmer than they
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The long stretch of Excessive Heat Warnings for the Coachella Valley is expected to wrap up locally tonight. The National Weather Service will continue some warnings for the region through Sunday, but here in the valley, we can expect a shift from extreme heat to humidity. Excessive Heat Warnings (pink) and Heat Advisories (coral) An
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Today marks the 12th day of the heat wave and the 2nd day the valley could see record-breaking heat. Yesterday, the high was 120° and temperatures could reach that height once again today. As the First Alert Weather Team continues to track the possibility of another record-breaking day, an Excessive Heat Warning and an Air
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Yesterday’s blistering 119 set a record in Palm Springs, and Thermal also got in on the action setting a record of 117. Today we could reach the existing record of 120. The Excessive Heat Warning continues into tomorrow until 8pm. Highs are expected to push near 120 both today and tomorrow before we see any
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An Excessive Heat Warning and an Air Quality Alert remain in place for the Coachella Valley through Saturday at 8PM. The primary concern for the Air Quality Alert is Ozone as continued excessive heat and sunlight can cause ozone formation near the surface. Little to no changes to the current upper-air pattern are expected into
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Little has changed in our forecast and the Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect until Saturday at 8 p.m. with temps well into the one-teens through much of next week. The Air Quality Alert for elevated ozone and other pollutants has now been extended through Saturday evening as well. Presently, Air Quality in the “GOOD”
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The Excessive Heat Warning continues now through Saturday at 8 p.m. for the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas. We also remain under an Air Quality Alert through this evening as ozone levels and other pollutants continue to increase. Air quality readings this morning remain the “GOOD” or “MODERATE” range. The heatwave gripping the West Coast
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The Excessive Heat Warning has been extended until Friday evening as highs remain near 115. There is also an Air Quality Alert thanks to increased Ozone levels along with other pollutants. There is also a Wildfire Smoke Advisory from the South Coast Air Quality Management District until noon as smoke from nearby wildfires contributes to
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The Excessive Heat Warning remains in place until 8 p.m. Tuesday as temperatures continue to climb. An Air Quality Alert is in place as Ozone and other pollutants collect at the surface underneath the ridge of high pressure over the region. Be aware of the symptoms of heat-related illness, and call 911 if necessary, these
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An Excessive Heat Warning is now in effect until Monday at 8PM. The National Weather Service may extend the warning again if deemed necessary. A strong ridge of high pressure has taken hold over the desert southwest. The system will continue expand westward. The ridge of high pressure will continue to expand into the weekend,
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Heat and plenty of it rolls into the Valley today, and continue to build through the weekend with some of the hottest temps so far this year expected. And Excessive Heat Warning goes into effect at 10 a.m. The heatwave impacts not just us here in the deserts of California, but a wide swatch of
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An Excessive Heat Warning goes into effect Tuesday morning and will last through Sunday evening. The result will be highs pushing well into the one-teens through the weekend. A broad ridge of high pressure is the culprit, and it’s spreading Westward. During this period of extreme heat, please be cautious about the time you spend
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