Monsoonal flow will expand west on Friday bringing a rise in humidity and rain chances around Southern California mountains and deserts. Dew point temperatures will rise into the 60s creating a muggy environment when you step outside. The atmosphere over Riverside County will become more suitable for thunderstorms through the weekend and into Monday. Have
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This morning dew points are relatively dry, making it feel more comfortable despite the persistent cloud cover. We expect stable dew points throughout the afternoon, but by tomorrow that changes. Today, flood watches persist throughout the 4-Corners States with the chance of storms higher to our East. We will see continued cloud cover much of
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Plenty of clouds overhead today but much less activity on the radar around Southern California compared to earlier this week. A patch of showers has developed over the High Desert late tonight, moving south into Joshua Tree National Park. A Flood Watch remains in effect for much of Arizona, where thunderstorms are more prevalent. Partly
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The atmosphere has dried out considerably since Monday, with dew points today in the 40s and humidity levels dropping into the lower 20s and high teens. As of 8:15 a.m. We expect dew points to hover in those 40s and lower 50s throughout the day. Flood Watches still persist through most of Arizona as monsoonal
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Below-normal high temperatures have been present this week thanks to clouds and humidity. That trend will continue throughout the week but with slightly lower dew point temperatures for the middle of the week. While Wednesday will be drier than what was felt this Tuesday, dew point temperatures will still hover in the 50s for the
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The humidity values have dried out a bit from yesterday, but dew points are still elevated. They show some signs of drying out into tomorrow and Thursday. The potential for flooding due to thunderstorms remains present throughout the region, as shown by the Flood Watches nearby. There is still a chance of mountain and highs
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Thunderstorms are making their way south from San Bernardino County into Riverside County. Be aware of ponding of water on low-lying roadways, especially out towards Rice Road and Desert Center. A Flood Watch will remain in place for San Bernardino and Riverside County mountains until 7:00 p.m. When encountering a flooded road, turn around; don’t
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A Flood Watch has been posted for the mountains of Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties, as storms pop up around the region. The humidity is quite high, as dew points indicate, and that means the potential for thunderstorms particularly in the mountains and high deserts. The chance of thunderstorms looms for the area
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Temperatures across the Coachella Valley are noticeably cooler this weekend and are expected to stay below normal for the upcoming week. Rising humidity will produce muggy conditions over the next several days and increase chances for thunderstorms. A few thunderstorm cells popped up over our local mountains Sunday afternoon, even triggering a Flood Advisory for
Continue Reading Seasonable temperatures will persist through the work week as humidity steadily increases. Dew point temperatures will be in the 50s and 60s in most areas of the Coachella Valley. KESQ When dew point temperatures are on the higher end, conditions can be described as muggy or even “soupy”. KESQ Monsoonal moisture will increase the chance
Continue Reading Temperatures are slowly decreasing following an Excessive Heat Warning that expired yesterday evening. This Excessive Heat Warning was caused by a ridge of high pressure that sent temperatures into the one-teens that has since moved farther east. Temperatures will be warm and seasonable through the weekend. KESQ High temperatures are being replaced by increased humidity
Continue ReadingWith an Excessive Heat Warning in place through 8:00 p.m., high temperatures climbed into the one-teens again this afternoon. Temperatures will remain in the triple digits well past sunset. A breezy northwest wind of 15-20 MPH will be present through the evening and gusts 30-40 MPH along the interstate. The Coachella Valley has been experiencing
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An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect until 8 p.m. this evening. A ridge of high pressure has sent temperatures above the seasonal average. As this ridge of high pressure moves east of the Coachella Valley, temperatures will lower slightly. KESQ Dewpoints are in the 40s and 50s in most areas of the Coachella Valley for
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The Excessive Heat Warning went into effect this morning and will remain in place through Friday evening. High temperatures will climb into the one-teens each afternoon with little relief overnight. Please take a moment to read over the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses to better protect yourself and others. Stay hydrated. Stay safe. Temperatures will begin
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An Excessive Heat Warning will be in effect through 8 p.m. tomorrow as high pressure continues to funnel in intense heat into the weekend. Take the usual precautions to beat the heat, and be sure to stay hydrated. Cooling centers are located throughout the Valley if you are struggling with the heat. Monsoonal moisture is
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The ridge of high pressure that’s been delivering the heat since last week is settling in right over the Desert Southwest. Dangerous heat will be felt across several states. An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for the Coachella Valley for these above-normal temperatures. Highs will climb into the one-teens each afternoon with little relief
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The one-teen heat wave continues and due to the extended timeframe for that heat, the National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas. In addition, this morning dew points and humidity have surged after drying out a bit overnight. The forecast has dew points falling through the
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The high-pressure ridge is taking shape right over the Desert Southwest and will remain through the week. As a result, high temperatures will hover 5-10° above average for this time of year. Palm Springs reached 115° this afternoon! It’s a slow process, but we are drying out. Dew point temperatures were predominantly in the 50s
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Dew Points and humidity values are gradually dropping today. The water vapor is not making as strong an incursion into SoCal, so it feels a bit better out there today. Breezy NW Winds are helping to push the humidity out of the region. Highs however, remain above average (109) and that is true through Friday.
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Palm Springs recorded a high temperature of 111° this afternoon. It’s not the excessive heat that was felt over the weekend, but it’s certainly not comfortable with the monsoonal moisture continuing to flow in from the south. Dew point temperatures will remain above 50° on Tuesday so the “feels like” factor still won’t be ideal.
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