July is the hottest month of the year here in the Coachella Valley. 93% of the more than 240 cities analyzed by Climate Central are now experiencing July temperatures much warmer than compared to the 1970s, by an average of 2.4°F. Here in the desert, we’ve seen a roughly 3° increase in July temperatures. When
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An Excessive Heat Warning continues for the region until Wednesday as temperatures soar into the one-teens through the period, with a chance to reach 120 or higher. We are also under an Air Quality Alert with the potential for deteriorating air quality as ozone builds up beneath the ridge of high pressure. Make sure you
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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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The Excessive Heat Warning has been extended yet again. It is now in effect through Wednesday, July 10th. Temperatures in the low desert will continue to heat up throughout the holiday. Record temperatures will be infringed upon in the days ahead, not just in the afternoons but also in the mornings. First Alert Weather Alert
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Highs continue climb (115 yesterday), and may top out as high as 122 before the heatwave ends. An excessive heat warning remains in effect, now until Tuesday of next week for the entire region. During this extended period of extreme heat, follow all of the usual heat precautions to avoid heat-related illness or injury. Records
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A ridge of high pressure to our west is moving closer to the California coastline. This weather pattern will aid in the dangerous temperatures forecast for the Coachella Valley. As of Tuesday afternoon, the Excessive Heat Warning had been extended again. Now in effect until Tuesday, July 9th, temperatures will be up to 12° above
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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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We’re on record watch this week as highs soar toward the 120 degree mark. An Excessive Heat Watch is in place through Monday of next week, so take the usual heat precautions by limiting time outdoors, drinking plenty of water and other hydrating beverages (avoid caffeine and alcohol), and never leave person or pet in
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It’s a new week and a new month. Above-normal temperatures will persist through the first week of July as a ridge of high pressure moves in from the west. The Excessive Heat Warning that took effect yesterday is in effect for all of the Coachella Valley through next Monday, July 8th. Heat risk will reach
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Extreme heat is back, and will be with us through the Independence Day Holiday and into early next week. An Excessive Heat Warning is in place through next Monday. There is also a Smoke Advisory from the South Coast Air Quality Management District due to elevated pollution from wildfires burning to our West. This will
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As of 5:00 PM AST (4:00 PM EST) on June 29th, Hurricane Beryl became the first hurricane to form in the Atlantic basin of the 2024 season. By 8:00 AM EST the next day, it had strengthened to a major category 3 storm before reaching category 4 status later the same day. As of the
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An Excessive Heat Warning took effect earlier today. It has since been extended and boosted by the weather service. The advisory will remain in place through Monday morning with the potential for highs to reach 120°! This puts us on record watch for most of the upcoming week. There is a decent likelihood of this
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Temperatures are staying suspended above the seasonal average (107°) as we close out the month of June. Highs will remain 5°-10° above normal through next week. An Excessive Heat Warning will go into effect for the Coachella Valley this morning and will last until Friday evening. Temperatures could reach an upwards of 116° near the
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Yesterday saw a return to moisture levels much more usual for us here in the desert. That continues today with dew points across the valley far below 50°. As more excessive heat is on the way, it’ll be nice not to have to deal with elevated humidity. The Excessive Heat Watch has been upgraded to
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Above average temperatures are expected this weekend as a ridge of high pressure dominates over the desert southwest. There is not much relief from the heat in sight as temperatures remain well above average through next week. An Excessive Heat Watch will go into effect Sunday morning through next Friday evening due to the high heat.
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As high pressure continues to dominate much of the southern tier of the nation, including here in the desert southwest, we will not be seeing much relief from the high heat. Temperatures look to remain above average this weekend and into next week. As a reminder, the average for today’s date is 107°F. The National
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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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Highs will remain in the lower one-teens this weekend, and increase into next week. An Excessive Heat Watch (which will become a warning) goes into effect Sunday into Monday, but the temps remain elevated all next week. Luckily, one area of improvement is the humidity dropping slowly for a drier weekend experience. Highs will be
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It’s hot and humid, but relief is on the way! Dew point temperatures are in the 50s/60s today but will drop into the 40s on Friday. We may catch a quick break from the humidity, but the heat is here to stay! Enjoy the slightly cooler overnight lows Friday and Saturday before the next ridge
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Excessive Heat Warnings persist through tonight for the Valley and some surround areas. The warning is slated to expire at 8 p.m. Highs today will reach the 111 degree mark, just slightly below yesterday’s 113. Higher humidity and dew points have contributed to the discomfort through the week, but there is a drying trend in
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