The long stretch of Excessive Heat Warnings for the Coachella Valley is expected to wrap up locally tonight. The National Weather Service will continue some warnings for the region through Sunday, but here in the valley, we can expect a shift from extreme heat to humidity. Excessive Heat Warnings (pink) and Heat Advisories (coral) An
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Today marks the 12th day of the heat wave and the 2nd day the valley could see record-breaking heat. Yesterday, the high was 120° and temperatures could reach that height once again today. As the First Alert Weather Team continues to track the possibility of another record-breaking day, an Excessive Heat Warning and an Air
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Today is day 11 of the heat wave, and it has been one for the record books. Yesterday saw record high temperatures in both Palm Springs and Thermal. Today has the possibility to tie records as well. The Excessive Heat Warning is slated to expire on Saturday at 8PM, as is the Air Quality Alert
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Yesterday’s blistering 119 set a record in Palm Springs, and Thermal also got in on the action setting a record of 117. Today we could reach the existing record of 120. The Excessive Heat Warning continues into tomorrow until 8pm. Highs are expected to push near 120 both today and tomorrow before we see any
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A large ridge of high pressure continues to meander over the desert southwest. We are still not tracking any significant changes to our upper-air pattern. Until there is something to shake up our weather patter, we will continue to feel high heat. An Excessive Heat Warning remains in place for the vast majority of southern
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An Excessive Heat Warning and an Air Quality Alert remain in place for the Coachella Valley through Saturday at 8PM. The primary concern for the Air Quality Alert is Ozone as continued excessive heat and sunlight can cause ozone formation near the surface. Little to no changes to the current upper-air pattern are expected into
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Little has changed in our forecast and the Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect until Saturday at 8 p.m. with temps well into the one-teens through much of next week. The Air Quality Alert for elevated ozone and other pollutants has now been extended through Saturday evening as well. Presently, Air Quality in the “GOOD”
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There are various ways to measure the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere. The amount of moisture a given parcel of air can hold is dependent on the ambient temperature. Higher temperatures mean that the atmosphere can hold more water vapor. One of the most common, and most practical, ways to measure atmospheric moisture
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An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for much of inland southern California until Saturday at 8PM. The risk of heat related illnesses will remain highly elevated during this time. Daily high temperatures will remain above 110°F for the foreseeable future. No changes in the upper air pattern are expected for some time. This leaves
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The Excessive Heat Warning continues now through Saturday at 8 p.m. for the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas. We also remain under an Air Quality Alert through this evening as ozone levels and other pollutants continue to increase. Air quality readings this morning remain the “GOOD” or “MODERATE” range. The heatwave gripping the West Coast
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Intense heat will still be with us here in the valley for the foreseeable future. The ridge of high pressure is continuing to sit over the Southwest, keeping us in the 110s for at least the next week. The system is also expanding eastward toward the plains, leading to heat advisories and warnings across a
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We all know the feeling of getting into a hot car and glancing over at the temperature on the dash and thinking “that can’t be right”. Often times, the temperature recorded and displayed by cars can be several degrees hotter or cooler than reality. This is a result of how vehicles measure temperature. Credit: Haley
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The Excessive Heat Warning has been extended until Friday evening as highs remain near 115. There is also an Air Quality Alert thanks to increased Ozone levels along with other pollutants. There is also a Wildfire Smoke Advisory from the South Coast Air Quality Management District until noon as smoke from nearby wildfires contributes to
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During heatwaves, you’ll often hear meteorologists mention that a ridge of high pressure is responsible for the high temperatures. You also may have heard of a heat dome. What do all these terms mean and how does higher pressure lead to higher temperatures? Credit: NOAA Just about all of the earth’s weather takes place in
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As the summer temperatures continue to soar, cooling centers have opened their doors across Palm Springs, offering a respite from the scorching heat. From kids to seniors, residents are flocking to these centers, seeking relief from the sweltering weather. “Most people don’t have a place to come and cool off; they may not have air
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The Excessive Heat Warning remains in place until 8 p.m. Tuesday as temperatures continue to climb. An Air Quality Alert is in place as Ozone and other pollutants collect at the surface underneath the ridge of high pressure over the region. Be aware of the symptoms of heat-related illness, and call 911 if necessary, these
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An Excessive Heat Warning is still in place for our region though 8pm on Tuesday. In fact, the majority of the state is under such a warning. Although, other warnings in different parts of the state may have different timing. Temperatures could reach as high as 123°F in some areas. An intense and large ridge
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Highs continue to soar toward the 120 mark as we move into the weekend. A First Alert Weather Alert will be in effect Saturday and Sunday for that reason, and we remain under an Excessive Heat Warning through Tuesday at 8 p.m. The Excessive Heat Warning and other related heat concerns have expanded across the
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The Excessive Heat Warning has been extended for yet another day, now scheduled to expire Tuesday evening. High temperatures of up to 121°F are possible for the Coachella Valley this weekend! High heat is being felt across the country, not just here in southern California. The potential for heat in excess of 100°F can be
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An Excessive Heat Warning is now in effect until Monday at 8PM. The National Weather Service may extend the warning again if deemed necessary. A strong ridge of high pressure has taken hold over the desert southwest. The system will continue expand westward. The ridge of high pressure will continue to expand into the weekend,
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