Beat The Heat

Excessive heat for the weekend

June 13, 2024 6:06 AM Patrick Evans

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

Cathedral City Fire Department shares tips to beat the heat this summer

June 12, 2024 5:51 AM Allie Anthony

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

How to prevent heat stroke and other heat-related emergencies

June 11, 2024 12:16 PM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — It’s only June, and Americans across parts of the US South and West have already experienced record heat waves. Extreme heat weather events are expected to affect more than 60 million people across the US this summer. This comes as last summer was officially deemed the hottest recorded. The

Cooling centers open in Palm Springs through September

June 11, 2024 10:06 AM Jesus Reyes

Three cooling centers in Palm Springs are open today and will be available until the end of September. City officials have joined the Community Action Partnership of Riverside County to operate the cooling centers at no cost, Chief Communications Officer Amy Blaisdell said in a statement. The centers will be a place for residents to

How to keep your plants safe during the hot summer months

June 5, 2024 5:21 PM Spencer Blum

Meteorological summer officially began on June 1st. That means it’s time for a whole lot of heat here in the Coachella Valley. As of 5 PM this evening, there are Excessive Heat Warnings in effect across a wide swath of the nation, including right here at home. National Weather Service map with Excessive Heat Warnings

Tips for cost-effective air conditioning, beating the heat this Summer

June 5, 2024 5:48 AM Allie Anthony

Hot summer days are here, and it’s that time of year when folks are concerned about the cost of air conditioning. As temperatures rise well past 100 degrees, a cool space is a must. According to Dan Cornelius from Dan Only HVAC, it’s best to keep your air conditioning at 78 degrees during summer days.

Cooling Centers open around the Coachella Valley because of excessive Summer heat

June 4, 2024 10:25 AM Tori King

Temperatures around the Coachella Valley have finally hit the triple digits, and local cooling centers around town are opening to keep residents safe this summer. “Across the whole county, there are 70 around the county,” said Mike Walsh, Assistant Director of the Riverside County Housing Workforce Solution. “They span all the way from Blythe to

Palm Springs Fire Department urges preparedness as wildfire season heats up

June 4, 2024 5:24 AM Allie Anthony

As temperatures rise into summer, wildfire season begins. Wildfires are common in the desert, especially due to our dry terrain, heat, and wind. According to the Palm Springs Fire Department, wildfires can begin and spread due to three major factors: fuel, weather, and typography. As the risk of wildfires increases during this summer season, the

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Evening breezes increase as heat breaks for the second half of the week

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