It’s warming up here in the Coachella Valley. The persistent area of low pressure that brought us winds and cooler temperatures earlier this week is slowly moving off to the east. This has shifted our winds to be out of the north. As a result, it’s a tad bit breezy this evening. Temperatures are warmer
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Highs will start to climb as we head into the weekend. Today we will remain slightly below average as the Jetstream hasn’t yet moved farther north, but it will and that means warmer temps. This afternoon, highs will reach the lower 80s, just a couple of degrees below average. Expect fairly light winds, especially in
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Enjoy these cooler-than-usual temperatures while they last, because big changes are on the way! The Coachella Valley is experiencing highs about 10 degrees below normal today, thanks to a dominant low-pressure system hanging over the western U.S. But that cool influence won’t stick around much longer. For comparison, we should be about 84 degrees this
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It’s another day of some fantastic temperatures here in the Coachella Valley. Highs today are roughly 10 degrees below the seasonal average. This is thanks to the large and persistent area of low pressure across the western US. The system will slowly start to weaken its grip on us starting tomorrow. This will allow warmer
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Highs today will remain about ten degrees below average in the wake of an area of low pressure that is now circulating over the Four Corners states. Gusty winds have given way to calmer conditions. Temps are relatively cool today but a warming trend is on the way. Today, expect highs in the lower and
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A few lingering breezes across the Coachella Valley, but the strongest winds are now behind us as we continue to see gusts decreasing and calmer weather on the horizon. Temperatures are well below average as cooler air lingers in the area. This is all a result of the large area of low pressure dominating the
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It’s no secret that temperatures across the world are only continuing to warm. One of the most fundamental rules of atmospheric science tells us that warmer air can hold more moisture. In fact, for every degree Fahrenheit of warming, the atmosphere can hold 4% more moisture. Almost every part of the country has seen an
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Wind speeds eased a great deal overnight, so this morning is much calmer after nearly a week of gusty winds. Low pressure is moving out of the region, and high pressure will move in. An Air Quality Alert remains in place through noon, but so far this morning, AQI is in the “Good” range across
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BERMUDA DUNES, Calif. (KESQ)  – Strong desert winds are kicking up sand across the Coachella Valley, turning clear pools into murky messes. While homeowners scramble to deal with the aftermath, Sparkle’s Service’s, a local cleaning service said there’s been no shortage of work. “It’s job security,” Alanah Gonzales, co-owner said. “It gets us to work
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We remain under a First Alert Weather Alert thanks to powerful winds that continue plaguing the region. A Wind Advisory has expanded across most of Southern California, in place until 2 a.m. tomorrow. A strong area of low pressure sliding past us to the north is the culprit generating those disruptive winds. It’s just one
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A powerful area of low pressure will drop in from the North, bringing more winds, with gusts to 60 m.p.h. again late today. The winds are expected to continue into early Wednesday. A First Alert Weather Alert remains in effect through early Wednesday morning due to the powerful winds, the blowing sand and dust, and
Continue ReadingWe are continuing to track elevated winds this weekend here in the Coachella Valley. Winds will stay elevated this morning and this afternoon. An Air Quality Alert and a Wind Advisory are in place for the Coachella Valley through 11:59 PM and 10 PM, respectively. Over the coming days, winds will stay elevated. This could
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been quite an unpleasant couple of days in the Coachella Valley as gusty weather has led to poor air quality, road closures, and visibility issues. Unfortunately, we’re still seeing more of the same – even into the middle of next week. We’re seeing a brief lull (relatively speaking) in
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A First Alert Weather Alert is in place until midnight tonight for gusty, dusty conditions and blowing sand leading to terrible air quality across the Coachella Valley. Strong winds will remain a big factor into our evening hours, despite otherwise sunny skies (we can’t really see them) and cooler, but seasonal temperatures today and heading
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Happy Friday! It’s another gross day here in the valley with gusty winds and significant air quality impacts. Winds will stay breezy to gusty throughout the day, with the strongest winds expected this evening. We also remain under an Air Quality Alert through 11:59 PM. This all comes from a large area of low pressure
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Warm, breezy and dusty conditions continue with winds continuing to be a big talker today and tomorrow. We’re still under a First Alert Weather Alert until 7pm Friday for strong winds, blowing dust and reduced visibility across the Coachella Valley. We’ve had a little bit of a lull in the winds this afternoon and improving
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Good morning! The First Alert Weather Alert continues this morning as we track persistent breezy to gusty winds and poor air quality. While the winds have subsided slightly since last night, especially outside of the I-10 corridor, they are still elevated. This has prevented the air quality from having a chance to significantly improve. We
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Earlier this week CAL FIRE released their final updated hazard maps. This comes as Governor Newsom signed an executive order expediting the release of the maps after the devastating LA wildfires. These maps show the wildfire hazard for local and state jurisdictions. The areas are broken down into three hazard categories: moderate, high, and very
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Spring began last week on March 20th, astronomically speaking, anyway. But Mother Nature doesn’t follow such a regular schedule. Depending on where you are in the country, spring begins at different times. For instance, Miami sees spring start much earlier than Indianapolis. The USA National Phenology Network tracks the start of spring with their “Spring
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It’s a gusty and dusty day here in the Coachella Valley! We’ve been tracking persistent breezy to gusty conditions throughout the day, leading to significant air quality concerns valley-wide. The Coachella Valley has the worst air quality in the country right now, “hazardous”. This was the air quality at 11pm: These winds are helping to
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