The US is no stranger to costly natural disasters, from hurricanes to tornadoes to earthquakes and more. Since 1980, there have been more than 400 billion-dollar disasters. Collectively, these events have led to the deaths of nearly 17,000 people. These events haven’t been spread evenly over the years, however. The number of these disasters has
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Highs will be near average (109) or even a bit below average, but the humidity makes an unwelcome appearance this week. Low pressure over Northern Mexico will push some monsoonal flow into the region through Friday before we see a drier weekend. That monsoonal flow has been mainly in check through most of the summer
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Hot and muggy today, but elevated dewpoints have really limited our climb in temperatures. Most of the valley sitting around dewpoints of 60+, which means we’ll likely be a little cooler today as a result. Wednesday, will be a couple degrees cooler than today as high pressure weakens and onshore flow increases. Temperatures will dip
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It’s hot and humid again today in the Coachella Valley with highs near 110°F. Winds will be mostly calm today, although they may pick up a bit heading into the afternoon/evening hours. Skies will remain clear as well, leading to a high UV index on the valley floor. Remember to ALWAYS be practicing heat safety!
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After a stretch of intense heat, some subtle but welcome changes are on the way for the Coachella Valley.Staying hot and a bit muggy to kick off the work week Monday. Dewpoints will likely remain elevated the next few days. High pressure over the region is beginning to break down, and by mid to late
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)– With temperatures continuing to rise throughout the Coachella Valley residents are turning to the community to provide a safe space to cool off and find relief during the summer months. The Desert Recreational District (DRD) has announced they are opening their cooling centers to help provide relief to the heat during the
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Good morning and happy Monday. Today is going to be hot yet again here on the valley floor, but you will also notice an increase in humidity. Extra humidity is the name of the game this week in the Coachella Valley. Temperatures will fall throughout the week to more moderate levels; however, it comes at
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Some lingering moisture throughout the afternoon has kept temps capped near 110° in Palm Springs, which is a couple of degrees lower than we initially expected. The same applies for Monday. Expect dew points through the morning hours in the 50s and 60s throughout the Coachella Valley. We dry out
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It’s another hot day here in the Coachella Valley. We are continuing to track some slightly elevated moisture levels this morning in the valley. If these numbers hold steady or increase throughout the day, we could see highs closer to 110°F. If they do not, we will see highs closer to 113°F or 114°F. Enjoy
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Temps ended up climbing all the way to 113° on Saturday – not quite the relief we were hoping for! Temps will continue to climb near 114° for Sunday and Monday. It might feel a little bit muggy as you step outside Sunday morning. Dew points will be elevated, especially
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Happy Friday, Coachella Valley! A subtle cooldown is in place today and Saturday as the ridge of high pressure shifts slightly southwest. While still toasty, highs will hover around 110–115°F through the desert, with just enough of a dip to notice—especially compared to the peak of the recent heatwave. Did it feel a little muggy
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Happy Friday! Temperatures are slightly cooler today as we close out the workweek. Highs today are finally below 115°F, providing some relief compared to the days ahead. Winds will be mostly calm, and moisture levels will not be notably significant. We are still tracking a whole lot of heat here in the Coachella Valley heading
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Â – Triple-digit temperatures Thursday evening didn’t deter people from attending Villagefest, the popular street fair in downtown Palm Springs. Vendors, musicians and a small group of heat-defiant locals still showed up to keep the tradition alive. VillageFest, which stretches along Palm Canyon Drive, shifts its hours during the summer from 7
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) Â – Amazon’s Prime Day deal is in full swing running from July 8th to 11th. With more demand this week Zoe Richmond, Amazon spokesperson, said drivers are busy delivering in extreme heat. “We prepare ahead of time by training our employees and our driving associates on how to make sure that
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It’s another scorcher in the Coachella Valley today, though not quite as extreme as yesterday. Thermal and Indio broke daily high temp records yesterday–reaching 120°F. Palm Springs came close to tying a record, with a high of 119°F. Temperatures remain dangerously hot about 10 degrees above average, with extreme heat warnings and heat advisories still
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)  – In extreme heat, the risk of serious health issues like heatstroke and heart problems increases, particularly for older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people 65 and older are more prone to heat-related health problems. Dr. Esfandiar Nasr, MD at Kaiser Permanente, said there’s several reasons
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Extreme heat will continue to impact the Coachella Valley today and Thursday, with high temperatures soaring between 114°F and 118°F. An Extreme Heat Warning is in place through 8 PM Thursday. The combination of high pressure and sinking air may cause ozone levels to accumulate near the valley floor. Because of this, an Air Quality
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Good morning. We are under a First Alert Weather Alert today as we track extreme heat here in the Coachella Valley. High temperatures today and tomorrow have the potential to reach upwards of 118°F. It may be slightly breezy this evening, as is usual for this time of year. Conditions remain on the drier side
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Get ready for some intense summer heat as the Coachella Valley heads into the hottest stretch of the week—and the year (so far). Tonight will be toasty as temps have already surpassed 113 degrees in parts of the valley. We’ll stay very warm into the evening hours with little relief expected overnight. Due to dangerous
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Happy Tuesday, Coachella Valley. Temperatures are on the up and up as we move throughout the week. Conditions are dry today, and winds are not much of a concern, although we may see some slightly elevated diurnal winds in the days ahead. An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for the valley floor and will
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