An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect until 8 p.m. this evening. Moisture from a tropical storm will increase humidity into midweek, and reduce temperatures. Tropical Storm Eugene is losing strength and will become a tropical depression by later today, but moisture from that storm will work it’s way northward by midweek, increasing humidity for
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An Excessive Heat Warning continues through Monday at 8 p.m. Temperatures could rise up to 115° during this time. A Heat Advisory is set to expire Sunday at 8 p.m. Cooler temperatures are expected to arrive across the region midweek. Continue to stay vigilant for signs of heat illness. Tropical moisture will increase humidity across
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An Excessive Heat Warning will remain in effect for the valley until 8 p.m. Monday. Temperatures will remain above the seasonal average of 109° until the start of the work week. Conditions are staying dry for now as high pressure continues to dominate over the desert southwest. This changes by the start of the week
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An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect through Monday at 8 p.m. from the National Weather Service. During this time, we could see temperatures up to 115° locally. To the west, a Heat Advisory remains in effect through Sunday at 8 p.m. Be watchful for symptoms of heat illness during this time. Dry air heats
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Above-average temperatures are expected this weekend as high pressure continues to build over the desert southwest. Daytime high temperatures will rise 5°-10° above the seasonal average (109°) as conditions remain dry. An Excessive Heat Warning has been called by the National Weather Service due to this weekend’s warm up that could increase the risks of
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We have continued to see high pressure build over southern California over the past few days. We expect this trend to continue over weekend. The higher pressure is allowing for clear skies and increased daytime heating. In anticipation of the excessive heat this weekend, the National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for
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While the dew points are lower, the temps are heating up for the weekend. An Excessive Heat Warning is in place from Saturday at 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday for the entire region. Broad high pressure is spreading excessive heat across mush of the Southern U.S. In these hot conditions please remember to take
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We’re continuing to keep an eye on the large ridge of high pressure over the southern Unites States. This is the same system which has been hanging out in the desert southwest, but moved to the east a few days ago. It is starting to stretch back to the west. This will lead to warmer
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A broad ridge of high pressure is building in across the Southern U.S. which will start to increase temps into the weekend. This has brought much of the moisture we felt earlier this week off to the east as well. The lack of moisture is allowing for higher temperatures across the region. In anticipation of
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The dominant ridge of high pressure which we have felt for a while now has moved off to the east for the time being. This has brought much of the monsoonal moisture toward the east as well. In its wake, dry air has begun to move into Southern California. We are tracking an increase in
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Air quality is now in the ‘moderate’ zone across the valley. While improvements have been made, it may take some additional time for the sand and dust from Monday’s haboob to completely settle. Drier conditions are expected for Wednesday as the monsoon moisture that brought thunderstorm activity to the region continues to move towards the
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While our air quality is significantly better than yesterday, there is still some progress to be made. Just about the entire region is reporting ‘moderate’ air quality as a result of the sand and dust in the air from yesterday morning’s haboob. Showers and storms are occurring over the mountains and high desert this afternoon.
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Air quality is now ‘moderate’ valley-wide. We recommend you spend less time outdoors today until air quality improves, especially for individuals who may be sensitive to particles in the air. As well, take extra caution when driving, as visibility will likely be impacted as well. The reason for the unfavorable air quality today was a
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This afternoon we continue to watch for potential storms in our surrounding mountains. Around 3 p.m. a cell popped up south of Cathedral City, and clouds have been billowing over San Gorgonio Mountain. Dew points have been elevated in the 60s across the valley floor. Storm chances increase for Monday afternoon, especially in areas of
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Temperatures are set to lower closer to the seasonal average through the beginning of the upcoming work week. An influx of monsoonal moisture is behind the cool down and the increased chances for thunderstorm activity. The chances for isolated thunderstorms over mountain and high desert communities is expected to increase this afternoon. Monday looks to
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An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for the Coachella Valley from the National Weather Service through 8 p.m. Saturday night. Additional monsoonal moisture will limit daytime high temperatures over the next few days while creating muggy conditions. A few raindrops have already made their way to the valley floor Saturday afternoon. Chances for thunderstorm
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Today marks the final day of our heat wave as temperatures have the potential to reach up to 117°. An Excessive Heat Warning remains in place for the valley due to these above-normal temperatures. The First Alert Weather Alert is also tracking the valley’s air quality as the Bonny Fire continues to burn to our
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The Excessive Heat Warning has not been extended and is still set to expire on 8PM tomorrow (Saturday). Temperatures as high as 117° are possibly during this time. A heat advisory also remains in place for our friends to the west. Monsoon season is really starting to ramp up across the southwest United States. We
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A ridge of high pressure over the southwest United States is continuing to boost temperatures above seasonal averages. An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for the valley as temperatures reach or even exceed 115° through Saturday. This shifting ridge of high pressure is also responsible for the big dose of humidity we experienced this
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An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for the Coachella Valley. Earlier today the warning was extended and is now set to expire at 8PM on Saturday. Temperatures near or above 115° are expected during this time. A large ridge of high pressure continues to sit on top of the southwest United States. The ridge
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