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Desert Water Agency gives tips on handling pool leaks

June 1, 2023 3:34 PM Pierce Amaro

June starts on a mild note

June 1, 2023 6:12 AM Patrick Evans

Winds eased overnight, but a Windblown Dust Advisory is posted by the South Coast Air Quality Management District until 6 a.m. tomorrow morning due to the potential for air quality issues thanks to blowing sand and dust. Thus far, the air quality remains in the “Good” range this morning. An area of low pressure is

Wind remains for now, calmer and warmer conditions ahead

May 30, 2023 4:11 AM Tatum Larsen

Windy conditions are set to continue as a low pressure system off the coast moves inland. Calmer mornings and windier afternoons and evenings are expected through Wednesday. Peak gusts could reach over 30 mph in some valley areas as winds strengthen. Strongest gusts will remain in wind prone areas near the San Gorgonio pass and

Wind remains along with mild-for-May temperatures

May 29, 2023 3:55 PM Haley Clawson

The wind isn’t done with us yet. Low pressure off the coast of California will move inland through Wednesday, keeping onshore flow steady and temperatures cooler than normal. No wind alerts have been issued at this time. Still, gusts around the valley floor will exceed 30 MPH at times, with stronger gusts expected in the

Wind remains for Memorial Day

May 29, 2023 4:20 AM Tatum Larsen

Conditions will take on a similar pattern to yesterday’s as winds lighten briefly and strengthen by this evening. If you have any Memorial Day plans this evening, it is best to anticipate some wind with sustained gusts between 15-30 mph. Peak gusts will range from 40-60 mph near area mountains and passes. Lighter winds are

Warm and windy conditions continue

May 28, 2023 2:52 AM Tatum Larsen

Conditions will take on a similar pattern to yesterday as winds weaken this morning and pick back up in the evening. Blustery west winds are expected to exceed 30-40 mph near wind prone areas like the San Gorgonio pass and could be as high as 25 mph in other valley areas. Wind will remain through

Windy and warm start to Memorial Day weekend

May 27, 2023 3:11 AM Tatum Larsen

Gusty west winds are set to continue today due to a trough of low pressure. Winds will be felt across the valley but will be especially gusty along the I-10 corridor. Winds will weaken slightly Saturday morning but will begin to strengthen again by the evening hours. Saturday evening’s winds will be a touch lighter

Warming into Memorial Day Weekend

May 26, 2023 4:22 PM Haley Clawson

Gusty west winds continue to be a big part of this week’s weather story. No weather alerts are in place this evening, but blowing sand has led to a road closure. Onshore flow will weaken ever so slightly on Saturday, leaving the main focus for the day to be the sunny and dry conditions for

Gusty to start the weekend

May 26, 2023 5:58 AM Patrick Evans

Gusty winds remain an issue this morning, prompting at least one road closure (Indian Canyon at the Wash) in Palm Springs. Breezy conditions, especially near the freeway, will continue into the evening hours but should ease into tomorrow. Cooler than normal daytime highs will mark the Holiday weekend as a cool air mass sinks in

Gusty winds remain through Friday

May 25, 2023 3:44 PM Haley Clawson

A trough of low pressure over the West Coast is responsible for the cool down we’ve felt but also for the gusty west winds that are now being felt for the third consecutive day. A Wind Advisory will take effect at 5:00 p.m. for the Coachella Valley and San Gorgonio Pass. Blowing sand across roadways

Desert Water Agency to host a rate workshop

May 25, 2023 2:15 PM Pierce Amaro

Gusty winds help keep temps in check

May 25, 2023 6:07 AM Patrick Evans

Today expect winds speeds near the I-10 to reach 35mph off and on throughout the day and into early tomorrow. A weak trough moving through will keep those winds in play, but also keep daytime highs below average into the Memorial Day Weekend. A Wind Advisory will be in effect from 4 p.m. today until

Gusty wind and cooler temperatures

May 24, 2023 4:01 PM Haley Clawson

Like tonight, gusty northwest winds will join the desert in the afternoon and evening on Thursday. The trough of low pressure to our north will continue digging south and east through the week, maintaining the onshore flow and bringing in cooler air. Temperatures rebound and become more seasonable for Memorial Day. Download the KESQ First

Breezy with a slight cool-down

May 24, 2023 5:50 AM Patrick Evans

Winds will remain breezy throughout the day, with the strongest gusts closer to the I-10 corridor. A trough of low pressure up North will encourage those NW Winds along with some cooler temperatures. That trough ushers in at (or below) normal temps heading into the Memorial Day weekend. Expect daytime highs in the lower to

Windy today, drier and cooler tomorrow

May 23, 2023 3:03 PM Tatum Larsen

A long wave of low pressure will usher in stronger winds by this evening. Strongest winds will occur along the I-10 corridor heading West. Winds are expected to weaken by tomorrow as cooler and drier conditions remain. Temperatures will sink into the 90s by tomorrow and are set to last through Memorial Day weekend. Conditions

Gusty winds today yield cooler temps tomorrow

May 23, 2023 5:53 AM Patrick Evans

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

Humid for now but drier, cooler days ahead

May 22, 2023 3:48 PM Haley Clawson

The current weather pattern continues to provide moisture for showers and storms to develop over the High Desert and mountains. An incoming trough of low pressure will provide a drier change-up beginning Tuesday. Onshore flow will strengthen as the trough moves south. West winds will strengthen through Tuesday afternoon, with gusts exceeding 30 MPH in

Drying out and cooling off this week

May 22, 2023 6:00 AM Patrick Evans

Highs today will still climb into the triple digits but not so for the rest of the week. The heavy humidity is gradually drying out so we’ll be both cooler and drier for the rest of the week. Gusty winds will arrive Wednesday, helping to push temps back into the double digits for daytime highs

Thunderstorms continue, drier next week

May 21, 2023 3:54 PM Kelley Moody

UPDATE – The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Twentynine Palms, Joshua Tree, and areas surrounding Highway 62 until 9 p.m. CHP has reported multiple vehicles stuck in flood waters in the area. Turn around, don’t drown. Monsoonal moisture continues to fuel thunderstorms across the region, especially in the surrounding mountains

Staying humid today, drier conditions ahead

May 21, 2023 3:08 AM Tatum Larsen

Slightly above average temperatures and additional moisture is elevating the chance for isolated thunderstorms once again today. However, any thunderstorm activity will likely be limited to isolated cells over the High Desert and area mountains through Monday. Staying hydrated remains important today as temperatures rise near the low 100s and extra moisture sticks around. Changes