Weather
Gusty winds and cooler temps on tap
Winds have increased and will peak tomorrow, with a Wind Advisory going into effect from Noon Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday when we could see winds to 45 m.p.h. in the San Gorgonio Pass area. Winds will peak Friday evening and overnight, then ease into the rest of the weekend. Drivers of high profile vehicles
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Warm Wednesday followed by a cooling trend into the weekend
It’s been a warm Wednesday with high temperatures in the upper 90s around the Coachella Valley. A trough of low pressure will expand over the West Coast for the latter half of the week, bringing a cooling trend into the holiday weekend. Unfortunately, it will also strengthen onshore flow, leading to gusty evenings each day
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Not as breezy and warmer today
Winds are lighter this morning, and temperatures will again climb through the middle 90s. A trough well to our North will increase winds into tomorrow and the weekend. Today warmer conditions prevail, but by tomorrow and Friday temps cool into the lower 90s and even some upper 80s, which is unusual for this late in
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A quick break from the wind and a midweek warmup
The influence of high pressure over the Eastern Pacific has aided in our temperatures warming back near normal (96°) Tuesday afternoon. While the wind won’t cease completely, this evening will be breezy rather than gusty like the past several nights. The break in blowing sand and dust has allowed Gene Autry at the wash to
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Gusty winds persist
A trough of low pressure continues to generate gusty conditions, especially along the I-10 freeway corridor this morning. The winds have resulted in blowing sand and dust, but air quality is in the “Good” or “Moderate” range. The Northwesterly winds have helped keep temps in check, with highs slightly below normal, in the lower 90s.
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Weather Insider: May Gray explained
During the month of May, ocean waters off the coast of Southern California tend to be at their coldest point. The water acts to cool down the air just above it. This creates a temperature inversion where the warmer air sits above the cooler air. Clouds often form at the boundary of the cool and
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A mild, but gusty and dusty start to the week
We remain under an Air Quality Alert through midnight tonight as elevated winds are lofting more dust and sand into the air. Currently, Indian Canyon and Gene Autry are closed at the wash. Vista Chino remains open at this hour, but check in with KESQ.com for the latest road closure information throughout the evening. It
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Breezy with air quality concerns to start the week
An Air Quality Alert remains in effect until midnight as winds continue to stir up sand and dust. So far air quality remains in the “Good” or “Moderate” range this morning. The winds will remain breezy through midweek, with slightly cooler than normal conditions. This is enhancing fire danger across the Desert Southwest. Did you
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Another warm, gusty, and dusty day in the desert
We continue to experience breezy to gusty conditions this evening. This has prompted the extension of the Air Quality Alert over the Coachella Valley. It is now in effect through all of Monday. As mentioned before, we continue to deal with evening winds. This evening has the potential to see gusts exceeding 30 MPH in
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Windy weekend continues
Windy to occasionally gusty conditions will remain through the early part of next week. Winds will temporarily weaken through the morning with stronger winds expected each evening. Winds could exceed 40 MPH for wind prone areas along the I-10 corridor and near the San Gorgonio Pass. An Air Quality Alert remains in effect for the
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It’s a warm, gusty, and dusty Saturday
An Air Quality Alert remains in place through 12 PM Sunday. Persistent breezy to gusty conditions are leading to continued air quality concerns this weekend. Tomorrow will be another warm day here in the Coachella Valley. Highs will be near the mid-90s, making it a perfect day to spend out by the pool. The weather
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Warm days and windy evenings continue this weekend
Windy conditions will remain this weekend through early next week. Stronger winds are expected each evening, with gusts near 20-25 MPH for most valley cities. Gusts exceeding 30 MPH are possible along the I-10 corridor which may lead to difficult driving conditions at times. An Air Quality Alert is in effect for the Coachella Valley
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Weather Insider: We’re seeing more fire weather days
Just about every region of the country sees some form of wildfire, with some seeing far more than others. In Particular, areas in the west tend to see the highest number of days with fire weather conditions. Over the last 50 years, many areas have also seen an increase in the number of fire weather
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Warm and windy evenings continue into the weekend
As of Friday afternoon, N. Indian Canyon at the wash remains closed. Check in with News Channel 3 before you head out on the roads this weekend to learn the latest on possible impacts on your commute. Wind will continue to be a part of our weather story as we close out the work week
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Gradually cooler conditions into next week
The weekend promises highs near 100 for tomorrow, but by Sunday we start to see a touch of a cool down. Today, highs will also approach triple digits. We’ve seen gusty winds through the overnight, and there’s still a modicum of blowing sand and dust. Air quality remains in the “Good” or “Moderate” range this
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Weather Insider: April 2024 global climate report
According to a new report from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), April 2024 came in as the warmest April in their 175-year record. Globally, the month was 2.38°F (1.32°C) warmer than the 20th-century average. This is an alarming trend as it marks the 48th consecutive April with temperatures above the 20th-century average and the
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Warmer temperatures for the rest of the workweek
Air quality remains a concern today as elevated evening and overnight winds pick up dust and sand. As of now, Indian Canyon is closed while Gene Autry and Vista Chino remain open. The elevated winds are expected to continue into the overnight hours as well. The strongest winds will be in the usual areas of
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Tracking gusty winds and poor air quality
Air quality has fallen sharply overnight, dropping to “Unhealthy” in areas of Riverside and Imperial counties. The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued an Air Quality Alert for the Valley and portions of Imperial Valley because of the lowered air quality. People with respiratory issues should stay indoors as much as possible until
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Weather Insider: Solar cycles explained
Just like how the Earth has a number of different climate cycles, the sun has a cycle of its own – known as the solar cycle, the sunspot cycle, or the Schwabe cycle. This is an 11-year cycle in solar activity. Right now, we are near the peak of the active phase of the 11-year
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