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Hot today with some cooling through the middle of the week
Palm Springs on Sunday reached a high temperature of 114°. The average for this time of year is 107°. Today will feel very similar. A ridge of high pressure is still keeping things warm for us in Southern California. As we navigate to Tuesday, a trough of low pressure begins to dip south along the
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Today was warmer than yesterday in Palm Springs. The high temperature yesterday was 111°, today it was 114°. Though dew points were lower today making it feel a bit more comfortable. High pressure has been in control, which is why we’ve been dealing with above average and even dangerous heat. The Excessive Heat Warning for
Continue Reading Staying hot through the weekend, air quality an issue
Yesterday we tied a record high of 122° in Palm Springs, so 111° today is a big cool down but still above average. Although it didn’t feel much better outside because of these high dew points. Conditions were very muggy and uncomfortable to be outside. On top of that, air quality has been very poor
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OPEN 4 BIZ: Cali Rosina Tea & Chocolate opens during pandemic, navigates shaky business climate
Imagine working for years to open your own tea shop. One week after you finally make your dreams come true and open your doors, an unprecedented worldwide pandemic shuts the economy down. It’s what happened to Jodie and Josh Smith, the owners of Cali Rosina Tea & Chocolate in La Quinta. The brother-sister duo opened
Continue ReadingExcessive Heat Warning has been extended through 9 p.m. Sunday
The Coachella Valley broke and tied a few records on Friday. Palm Springs tied the record high temperature by reaching 122°. Both Thermal and Idyllwild also broke records by reaching 120° and 96°, respectively. The month of July saw 26 days with above average temperatures, 1 day reaching average, and 4 days below average. You
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Excessive heat continues into the weekend
Palm Springs Thursday reached 118°, just one degree shy of the record for the day. Temperatures today have been hotter. Today, we broke the record high temperature in Thermal and Idyllwild and tied the record high temperature in Palm Springs. A ridge of high pressure remains in control for the next few days, keeping this
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August Coachella Valley Spotlight recipient: Senior Advocates of the Desert
August’s Coachella Valley Spotlight Recipient is Senior Advocates of the Desert. Senior Advocates of the Desert is a nonprofit that advocates for low-income seniors in the Coachella Valley. Their vision is, “A community where every senior lives a secure and dignified life by having access to affordable healthcare, affordable housing and a livable income.” Last
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Extreme and Dangerous Weekend Heat
An Excessive Heat Warning covers areas from the Coachella Valley all the way to Tucson, and now includes the Inland Empire as well. That, coupled with the Coastal Heat Advisory, is in place until 9 p.m. Sunday. Speaking of Coastal areas, the East Coast is under threat of Hurricane Isaias, which is threatening to make
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Desert Chapel names former DI quarterback Tim Brasic as athletic director
Former Division I football player Tim Brasic has been named the new athletic director at Desert Chapel Christian School in Palm Springs. Brasic is a pastor, who played quarterback at the University of Illinois from 2002 to 2006. Starting in his final two seasons. Brasic said he’s excited to bring his experience in athletics to
Continue Reading Heat wave expected through Saturday
The average temperature for Palm Springs this time of the year is 107°. We will be feeling temperatures near 120° through Saturday. Friday is expected to be the hottest day through this heat wave. A strong ridge of high pressure over the desert Southwest will peak Friday. An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect through
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Heatwave Strikes SoCal
Highs will climb to near record (and near all-time record) levels as we move into the weekend. Both a Heat Advisory and an Excessive Heat Warning are in place through Saturday. Highs could match the 121 degree reading we hit on July 12th. These temperatures are dangerous for people and pets, so take serious precautions
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Reporte del clima
Esta Noche: Despejado, la mínima alrededor de 85. Viento del sur de 5 a 10 mph y luego llegará del noroeste.Jueves Soleado y calor, la máxima alrededor de 118. Viento ligero y variable que llegará del sureste de 5 a 10 mph.Por la Noche: Despejado, la mínima alrededor de 89. Viento del noroeste de 5
Continue Reading Excessive heat returns to the Coachella Valley Thursday
A heat wave is expected Thursday through Saturday as a ridge of high pressure builds over the region. Temperatures are expected to be hottest Friday and Saturday. An Excessive Heat Warning begins at 11 a.m. Thursday and goes through 9 p.m. Saturday. Temperatures are expected to range from 116°-122°. This extreme heat will significantly increase
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Brutal Heat Arrives for the Weekend
We topped out at 115 yesterday, and will likely repeat that again today as highs soar. The Excessive Heat Watch has become a warning, and a Heat Advisory has been issued for areas to our West lasting through Saturday. A broad ridge of high pressure dominates the entire Western US, and will do so through
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Dangerous heat expected for Coachella Valley
Similar to Monday, temperatures climbed into the one-teens this afternoon. Palm Springs recorded a high of 115° — two degrees warmer than yesterday. An average high for the date is 108°. An Excessive Heat Warning goes into effect at 11:00 a.m. Thursday for temperatures that could climb to 120° through Saturday. Extreme heat can significantly
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Summer Heat in Full Effect
High pressure building in continues to raise temps well above seasonal normals. Air quality has dropped into the “Moderate” range based on increasing Ozone levels at the surface, and may continue to deteriorate. Excessive Heat Warnings and Watches remain up across the region, and will last into the weekend. Highs are headed towards the 118
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