Highs will approach 118 degrees today, which would beat the 116 record set back in 1970. We remain under an Extreme Heat Warning today through tomorrow evening. In addition to the heat warning, an Air Quality Alert for wildfire smoke is in place as well, issued by the South Coast Air Quality Management District: You
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Â – Triple-digit temperatures Thursday evening didn’t deter people from attending Villagefest, the popular street fair in downtown Palm Springs. Vendors, musicians and a small group of heat-defiant locals still showed up to keep the tradition alive. VillageFest, which stretches along Palm Canyon Drive, shifts its hours during the summer from 7
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) Â – Amazon’s Prime Day deal is in full swing running from July 8th to 11th. With more demand this week Zoe Richmond, Amazon spokesperson, said drivers are busy delivering in extreme heat. “We prepare ahead of time by training our employees and our driving associates on how to make sure that
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)  – In extreme heat, the risk of serious health issues like heatstroke and heart problems increases, particularly for older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people 65 and older are more prone to heat-related health problems. Dr. Esfandiar Nasr, MD at Kaiser Permanente, said there’s several reasons
Continue ReadingHeat is building in this weekend, starting today. Highs will be in the lower 100s through Sunday before we see some relief early next week. A Heat Advisory is in place from 9 this morning until 9 tomorrow evening as highs are expected to soar. Heat will intensify tomorrow and reach it peak near 108
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Highs will continue to climb into the weekend as high pressure develops across the Western states. Couple with a surface high pressure ridge, the Jetstream is tracking farther North, allowing much warmer air to move into the region, this will last through Sunday. Today is Village Fest day in Palm Springs, and will be a
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With temperatures soaring, Coachella Valley workers at outdoor chain restaurants face extreme heat as they serve customers. In fact, a News Channel 3 viewer contacted KESQ with concerns about workers at popular drive-thru chains. Dutch Brothers employees say while working in high temperatures — they wear cooling vests and take many breaks. At Chick-fil-A Megan
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The Palm Springs Art Museum is offering free admission every Thursday night from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.. On Thursdays, guests can grab a drink or a bite to eat while enjoying the galleries and exhibits at their own pace, free of charge. Pick up a free self-guided activity “gallery quest” booklet at the admissions
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Summer heat can be dangerous and cause power outages. In sweltering summer heat, air conditioning is crucial. But extreme heat causes more people to use their air conditioning systems, putting higher demand on the power grid. Supply cannot always keep up with demand, overloading the electrical grid. SoCal Edison is working to prevent power outages,
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According to the National Safety Council, nearly 40 children in the United States die each year from being left unattended in hot vehicles. The Cathedral City Fire Department understands how critical these situations are, and they are actively raising awareness about this issue. According to the department, children are often left in cars due to
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As excessive heat continues throughout the week, technology experts say it’s important to prevent your devices, particularly your cell phone, from overheating. Alexis Madrigal, Verizon technology expert, said electronics serve as essential connections to the community. “Our devices are an extension of us,” Madrigal said. “Anytime it’s not quite working the way we want it to,
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With an extreme heat warning in place for the next week throughout the Coachella Valley, heat-related illnesses should be on everyone’s mind. Temperatures are expected to surpass 115 degrees all week, according to our First Alert Weather team. According to the county’s health department, there have been 237 heat-related emergency department visits so far this
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With Excessive Heat Warnings in place for much of California, including right here at home, people are looking for ways to beat the heat this 4th of July. This week and weekend will see potentially record-breaking temperatures in excess of 120 degrees. There are many ways to stay safe in these dangerous temperatures. Some of
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Rangers at Joshua Tree National Park are urging visitors to take safety precautions when visiting the park during the summer season due to high temperatures, extreme ultraviolet rays, and harsh exposure. Visitors of the park should plan ahead, be prepared and bring extra food and water. Hikers should use extreme caution and opt for shorter
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Packages must be delivered — even in the summer heat. Amazon’s Delivery Facility in Cathedral City, is taking steps to prevent delivery workers from overheating. Ryan Quigley, station manager, said Amazon’s number one priority is the safety of its building associates and delivery drivers. “It really starts at day one with training and education for
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Rising summer temperatures across the Coachella Valley put renewed emphasis on the importance of heat safety precautions, especially for the most vulnerable populations, such as farmworkers. As many as 2,000 workers die and 170,000 workers are injured from laboring in extreme heat every year in the United States, according to a new report by the
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The heat is on, and for an extended period! An Excessive Heat Watch (which will become a warning) is in place from tomorrow morning through Thursday afternoon, as well as a Heat Advisory for the Inland Empire for the weekend. A persistent ridge of high pressure will linger through most of next week, keeping temps
Continue ReadingHigh heat is the single biggest weather-related killer in the United States. On average, it kills roughly twice as many people as the next deadliest phenomenon. According to one study published last year, heat was expected to kill more than 11,000 people in 2023. That’s more than 5 times the amount of heat deaths reported
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Highs today will be reasonable, but the heat rises into the week. Starting tomorrow at 10 a.m. the Valley and areas to our south will be under an Excessive Heat Warning until Saturday evening. Highs will climb into the lower one-teens. Heat will plague the entire region for most of the weekend as high pressure
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As temperatures rapidly rise in the Coachella Valley, people become more vulnerable to heat-related illness. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in 2023 alone, 2,302 people across the nation died from heat-related injury or illness. The Cathedral City Fire Department says it receives about 10 heat-related illness calls per day. To
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