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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Extreme heat is nothing new in the Coachella Valley, but local leaders and researchers say preparing for it increasingly means looking beyond the temperature — and considering what happens when the systems people rely on to stay safe are put under stress. The City of Palm Springs brought together researchers,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Sustainability Department is inviting residents and local community members to help shape the city’s shade and heat mitigation plan by participating in listening sessions scheduled to start next month. During the community listening sessions, attendees will be able to voice their concerns, share their experiences and ideas
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- As temperatures remain high across the Coachella Valley, humidity can add another challenge for people spending time outdoors. When humidity rises, sweat has a harder time evaporating off the skin. That matters because evaporation is one of the main ways the body cools itself. Even though sweat may not evaporate as
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IDYLLWILD, CALIF. (KESQ)- As hot and humid conditions continue across the Coachella Valley, some residents and visitors are heading to higher elevations for a break from the desert heat. Idyllwild, located in the San Jacinto Mountains, offers cooler temperatures just a short drive from the valley. For local businesses, the change in weather can also
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Highs hit 118 yesterday, the hottest day of the year as well as a record-setting number. In Palm Springs that 118 tied the previous record from 2020, and in Indio and Thermal records were broken. High pressure remains the primary culprit, keeping the heat dome over the Western U.S. which will push heat close to
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Thunderstorms are a possibility today as humidity surges this morning. An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect until Friday evening. Highs today don’t look too extreme, around 109, but in large part because the humidity will help hold temps down a bit. High pressure remains in place through the week, ensuring highs well above normal
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — As high school sports return across the Coachella Valley, student-athletes are once again facing one of their biggest opponents – the heat. California Interscholastic Federation guidelines require schools to monitor environmental conditions and heat stress using the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature, or WBGT, to help determine when outdoor practices and
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – With temperatures climbing into the triple digits across the Coachella Valley, air conditioning systems are working overtime to keep homes cool. But not all AC units use energy the same way. Newer high-efficiency systems are designed to cool homes while using less energy than many older units. Systems that are
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — As the Coachella Valley faces high temperatures, Berger Foundation Iceplex is bringing the ice back just in time. The rink reopens to the public on Monday, August 10, after crews began flooding the ice on August 5 and painted the surface, lines and logos on August 6. To celebrate the
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Highs today will run in the lower one-teens, much like the last full week, with an Extreme Heat Warning. An Extreme Heat Warning remains in place through Saturday, so very little change is expected until early next week. The giant ridge of high pressure is holding firm, keeping the heat dome in place for the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Fire Department urged residents today to take extra precaution when hiking outdoors during the region’s extreme heat. The agency reminded residents that hiking during the heat can cause heat-related illnesses and may become life-threatening. Crews often respond to calls during the summer regarding hikers experiencing dehydration, heat
Continue ReadingThe Extreme Heat Warning has been extended through Saturday evening, with forecast highs expected to remain in the lower and middle one-teens. Yesterday, we hit 115, today with the addition of a little humidity, I’m expecting a high of 113. The location of the ridge of high pressure is pushing some monsoonal moisture in from
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Highs remain well above normal, in the mid one-teens most of the week. High pressure is again the culprit, hovering over the desert Southwest, boosting temps all week. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect now until 8 p.m. tomorrow. Dew points remain in check, so the monsoonal moisture flow is so far remains off
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – With triple-digit temperatures continuing across the Coachella Valley, veterinarians are reminding dog owners that the pavement beneath their feet can become much hotter than the air temperature. News Channel 3 put common walking surfaces to the test, measuring temperatures on asphalt and grass at a local dog park. The test
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INDIO, CALIF. (KESQ)- Triple digit heat is a daily reality in the Valley. Trees can lower surface and air temperatures, provide shade, improve air quality, and reduce the urban heat island effect. The trees are specifically going into underserved neighborhoods that often have less tree coverage. In a sustainability commission meeting on Monday, staff said
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Highs continue to increase through Sunday, so we are under an Extreme Heat Warning and First Alert Weather Alert until Sunday evening. Highs today will hit 117 and we’ll be even hotter tomorrow. Humidity has dropped since earlier in the week, so while temps are rising, the dew points are making things slightly more comfortable.
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An Extreme Heat Warning begins today and will last through Sunday, along with a First Alert Weather Alert Friday to Sunday. Temps today will be in the lower one-teens, but we will flirt with 120 by Saturday. Humidity levels have dropped a bit, which is a positive part of our forecast with dew points mainly
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Temps will be on the rise as soon as tomorrow, with highs reaching close to 120 degrees by Saturday and lingering near that number Sunday, too. Today, we’re still expecting “reasonable” temps in the lower one-teens. The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert for the weekend, from Friday morning until Sunday evening
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – With summer heat on full blast, many valley residents are looking to the pool to cool off. But as the desert sun heats up pool water – and hot overnight lows keep that water from cooling down when the sun has set – a refreshing dip can feel more like a sauna.
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We go from bake to broil in our First Alert Forecast, with temps rising to levels we’ve not seen yet this year! An Extreme Heat Warning goes back into effect on Thursday, and will last through Sunday evening (if it’s not extended). Highs today will be in the lower one-teens, and we’ll repeat that tomorrow.
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