This week is another warmer-than-usual week here in the Coachella Valley. However, it is much more comfortable than last week. These temperatures come as a result of a dominant ridge of high pressure over the Southwestern U.S. Over the coming days, the ridge will gradually shift eastward. Highs will remain above average, roughly near 100°F,
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High pressure once again is taking center stage in our forecast, and that will push temps close to a record later today. The record sits at 100, and we’ll top out in the upper 90s today. That ridge of high pressure will keep temps near 100 degrees for the remainder of the week. Through the
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After a slightly cooler Tuesday–only about 10 degrees above average–temperatures begin climbing a little more and our stretch of hot weather this week continues. Temperatures return to the low 100s by Wednesday. Mid to late week temperatures run about 15 to 20 degrees above average and highs climbing into the low triple digits. Our persistent
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Highs today will top out in the upper 90s, a few degrees warmer than yesterday’s (very reasonable) 95 temp. The broad ridge of high pressure that created last week’s heat dome will continue to influence our forecast this week, pushing us back into triple digits as soon as tomorrow. There is a hint of some
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A day without record heat! Finally! Prior to today we’ve hit records 9 of the last 10 days. The Coachella Valley will stays 15 to 20 degrees above average in the low 100s thanks to strong high pressure through Friday. After a “cooler” day in the low to mid 90s, near-record heat continues through the
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Highs will remain near record levels throughout the week. Yesterday, we topped out at 101 and broke a previous record. Today will be essentially the same. High pressure has moved a bit, sitting slightly off the coast, allowing temps to drop nearly ten degrees from last week. We’re still 20 degrees above our seasonal norms
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As with the last several days, temperatures continue to far exceed the seasonal average. We would normally be in the low 80s for this date. Winds are a bit calmer today as the ridge of high pressure gradually rebuilds over the region. There are still a few upper-level clouds today from the weak disturbance passing
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The extreme heat has broken, but it’s still exceptionally warm for this time of the year across the Coachella Valley. We should continue to put up highs generally in the triple digits at least through the next few days. Records continue to be shattered thanks to these temperatures 15-25° above
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It is a very warm start to the weekend here in the Coachella Valley as highs continue to soar significantly above the seasonal average. Normally, this time of year would see high temperatures in the low 80s. Yesterday, all the heat-related alerts from the National Weather Service west of the mountains were allowed to expire.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The heat hasn’t let up yet! We hit the hottest temperature so far this year in Palm Springs at 108°. While we didn’t make it to the 110° mark, that cements us with four consecutive days smashing records, with more heat sticking with us this weekend. An Extreme Heat Warning
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The heat continues today in the valley as record-breaking highs dominate our weather. A powerful heat dome persists over the southwestern United States. This powerful ridge of high pressure will continue to deliver triple-digit weather for the foreseeable future. The ridge is what we call a blocking high, meaning it is exceptionally strong and persistent
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High pressure continues to dominate the forecast and push temps into record territory. Records yesterday include Palm Springs, Indio and Thermal. High pressure remains in place through much of next week, with an Extreme Heat Warning up through tomorrow evening. While we do see slight “cooling” into next week, highs remain in the triple digits
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Our intense early-season/Winter heat wave continues through with record breaking day and monthly high and low temperatures across Southern California. Our extreme heat will peak on Friday with highs of 108-110 degrees, roughly 20-30 degrees above normal, with little to no overnight relief. It’s all courtesy of a strong upper level ridge that’s keeping the
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Highs hit record levels in many Valley cities yesterday, and with big margins. In Palm Springs, the record temperature exceeded the previous record by a full 11 degrees! High pressure remains the driving force across the Western U.S. pushing temps well into the triple digits far earlier than we usually expect. Today, we’ll also best
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It is hot out there! Temperatures today have soared past 100°F, smashing the previous record for the day of 95°F. We are under a First Alert Weather Alert through Saturday as we track dangerous and record-breaking heat. We are also under an Extreme heat Warning from the National Weather Service. Most of the LA area
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An Extreme Heat Warning goes into effect today and will last through Saturday, with highs setting records through the week and into the weekend. High pressure across the Desert Southwest will persist well into next week, keeping temps in the triple digits and at record levels. Highs across the Valley set records yesterday as temps
Continue ReadingA HOT St. Patrick’s Day indeed! We saw record-breaking temperatures this afternoon and will likely break records each day through the remainder of this week and early next week. Normal highs in March climb to the low 80s–we’ll be trending about 25-30 degrees warmer than normal. A First Alert Weather Alert remains in effect from
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High pressure dominates the forecast for the rest of the week, with record highs expected all week long! A First Alert Weather Alert goes into effect tomorrow along with an Extreme Heat Warning from the National Weather Service. We’re expecting those triple digits to set records, and that can cause heat related problems from dehydration
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It is dangerously hot this week here in the valley! High pressure is continuing to build into the region. This ridge of high pressure is warming up the atmosphere and leading to record heat here at the surface. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday all had days with record-tying heat, and this week will only be hotter.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We’ve had three straight days of record-tying heat in Palm Springs. If you’ve had enough of it already, I’m sorry to report … we’re only going up, up, up from here. Here’s a look at those records! Friday (98), Saturday (97), and Sunday (98). Conditions warm quickly today. Expect 70s
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