A First Alert Weather Alert was in effect through Thursday evening for impacts to air quality and visibility as a result of windblown dust. Gusty conditions were expected. Gusts could exceed 30 MPH in many of our more wind-prone areas. As of 3:27PM, all levels of air quality from ‘moderate’ to ‘hazardous’ are being reported
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A First Alert Weather Alert will be in effect from Noon today until Midnight Thursday night as winds will increase dusty conditions lowering visibility and reducing air quality. Wind gusts are likely to reach 30+ m.p.h. Winds will be accompanied by cooler temps as an area of low pressure to our North pushes more fall
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The National Weather Service is keeping us under an Excessive Heat Warning until Wednesday evening at 8PM. Tuesday, temperatures as high as 118° were possible and Wednesday’s high temperature could peak at 114°F. Both yesterday and today, we tied the record high temperature for the day at 118°F in Palm Springs. Today, Thermal was one
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Air quality is now ‘moderate’ valley-wide. We recommend you spend less time outdoors today until air quality improves, especially for individuals who may be sensitive to particles in the air. As well, take extra caution when driving, as visibility will likely be impacted as well. The reason for the unfavorable air quality today was a
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A trough of low pressure up North will give us winds in the 25mph range today and tonight, allowing cooler air to slip into SoCal. Winds will remain gusty tonight and ease tomorrow. Along with the cooler temps on the way, humidity is retreating, so we’ll see drier conditions through the weekend. Highs today will
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A First Alert Weather Alert has been issued for later this afternoon into Wednesday as a low-pressure system approaches the West Coast creating a stronger onshore flow. A Wind Advisory will go into effect at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday for all of the Coachella Valley and local mountains. Blowing sand and dust is expected which can
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Temperatures have dropped significantly from yesterday due to today’s gusty winds. A First Alert Weather Alert is in place in response to strong winds across the region. Here’s a look at what winds speeds are expected to look like by 11:00 p.m. The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory for the valley and surrounding
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A low-pressure system is pulling out of the Golden State, and the wind, rain and mountain snow will gradually end. The first weather alert that went into effect this morning was a Winter Storm Warning for Riverside and San Bernardino Mountains. Heavy snow and notable accumulation are expected above 5,000′. Snow levels will even drop
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Today will be fairly mild but another strong winter storm is bearing down on California. A cold front and low pressure system will drop down in the state this evening bringing gust winds, mountain snow and significant rain to the region. A First Alert Weather Alert will be in place all day Tuesday until 7
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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for local mountains through Wednesday night as heavy snow continues to fall. As of this morning, Idyllwild reported 10″ of snow, and Big Bear City had 24-30″. Snow, rain, graupel, and hail were all reported across parts of the desert today. See photos here. The main push of wet weather
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Skies will be partly cloudy with cool conditions today as a storm approaches. The mountains of Riverside and San Bernardino counties are already seeing some snow. In advance of that storm, a High Wind Warning goes in place tomorrow at 6 a.m. lasting until 10 p.m. for powerful winds in and around the Valley. A
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The First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Alert beginning tonight at 10 p.m. through Tuesday night at 10 p.m. ahead of incoming winds that could be damaging. This arrives with the second of two low pressure systems coming our way. The first system brings mountain snow and a few spotty showers
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A First Alert Weather Alert has been issued for the next round of gusty offshore winds ready to affect the Southland. Peak gusts occurred late Thursday morning. A Wind Advisory began at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday for the Coachella Valley as offshore winds strengthen across the High Desert. A High Wind Warning also took effect for
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A mild day today but tomorrow we’ll see those gusty Northeasterly winds and be slightly cooler, too. A High Wind Warning and Wind Advisory will be in place through 10 p.m. tomorrow evening due to those winds. Winds wrapping around a ridge of high pressure will increase starting overnight tonight, and peak in the morning
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The First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Alert for upcoming gusty winds through Monday at 4 p.m. During this time, powerful winds are expected, increasing the potential for gusty and dusty conditions across the Coachella Valley as an area of low pressure churns up the atmosphere. Here’s a look at some
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Four major Palm Springs wash road crossings remain shut down Tuesday due to rain and flooding. Indian Canyon Drive, Vista Chino, and Gene Autry Trail are all closed right now through the whitewater wash due to flooding. Araby drive also closed at its wash crossing. Alternate routes are Highway 111, Ramon Road, and Dinah Shore.
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The First Alert Weather Alert has been extended through this morning as flood concerns continue. A Flood Advisory is in effect for the Whitewater River and Coachella Storm Water Channel through 9:44 a.m. Due to the heavy rainfall surrounding the Coachella Valley, we will continue to see significant flow resulting in road closures. A Wind
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Today will be a cloudy and mild day, but storms are on the march. Already flood watches are popping up to our North through the Central Valley. Coastal rain is likely tomorrow, with showers encroaching on the Valley in the late afternoon and early evening. Rainfall totals will be light here, but West of the
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A First Alert Weather Alert has been issued ahead of an incoming storm system expected to bring rain, wind, and mountain snow to the region. Flash Flood Warnings remain in place along the Central California coast this morning as heavy rain moves onshore. RAIN Rain is currently set to arrive later this morning and last
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A Pacific storm is moving into the Coachella Valley Thursday morning. The latest big rainmaker was forecast to bring scattered showers from the coast to the mountains, and even into the desert. WIND A Wind Advisory has been issued for local mountains and the Inland Empire ahead of the storm system’s arrival. South winds could
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