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Prepare for the hottest temps of the year thus far
Highs will start to climb today, remaining in the triple digits through the weekend as high pressure spans the Western U.S. The Jetstream will push farther North, keeping us in summer-like heat for several days. As we warm up, staying hydrated and taking heat precautions is essential. We do see some relief by midweek next
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Triple-digit temperatures are on the way!
Today is the 6th consecutive day of highs in the 90s for Palm Springs. Yet, a building ridge of high pressure is getting ready to deliver the warmest days the desert has felt this year! Triple-digit temperatures are set to arrive in the Coachella Valley on Thursday, and linger through the weekend. Early next week,
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Triple digits return for the weekend
A ridge of high pressure will produce highs in the triple digits starting tomorrow. The hotter temps will linger through the weekend as the Jetstream marches farther North. Highs today will likely match those of yesterday, in the upper 90s. The Stagecoach Country Music Festival weekend will see the hottest temps we’ve recorded all year.
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Rising temperatures ahead of Stagecoach weekend
High temperatures peaked in the upper-90s this afternoon, which will result in a warm evening with temperatures cooling into the mid-80s around 8:00 p.m. Warmer-than-normal temperatures have been consistent for the past five days, and that count will only increase through the upcoming weekend. A ridge of high pressure will expand east for the latter
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Prepare for the return of triple digits
A weak front is moving out, with high pressure moving in over the next few days. That will increase temps significantly heading into the weekend. We topped out at 97 yesterday and today will be quite similar. Over the course of the week, highs climb back into the triple digits for only the second time
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A warm start to the week with more heat arriving by the weekend
A warm afternoon with highs in the upper 90s will be followed by a warm evening for dinner plans. Temperatures will cool into the mid-80s after 7:00 p.m. Wind speeds will strengthen through the evening hours, with the typical wind-prone locations expecting gusts of 30+ MPH. A dry forecast paired with an abundance of sunshine
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Breezy and warm to start the week
Gusty winds along the freeway corridor as we start the week, and it will remain breezy through most of today. The only Wind Advisory posted is not here in the Coachella Valley. Winds will be running in the 25mph range. The NW winds don’t really change our temperature scheme. Through the week, expect upper 90s
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Warm start to the weekend, more wind ahead
The valley will experience a toasty start to the morning as temperature rise into the 80s by 9 a.m. A building ridge of high pressure, which triggered a steady warming trend this week, will boost temperatures into the upper 90s today. If you’re heading out this afternoon, especially if you’re spending a lot of time
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Warming into the weekend; gusty winds return early next week
Warmer than yesterday, the Coachella Valley climbed into the 90s this afternoon. Clear skies and warm temperatures will carry festivalgoers through the evening. Temperatures have been on the rise with the aid of a building ridge of high pressure. This week’s heat will peak on Saturday, with highs in the upper-90s. Sunday will still deliver
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Heating up as we hit the weekend
A broad area of high pressure is moving in, heating temps into the weekend and beyond. That ridge will bringing hotter than normal conditions throughout the desert Southwest. The atmosphere will remain quite dry, so you can use those evaporative coolers today with dew points down the teens. Expect mid-and-upper 90s for the weekend. Breezy
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Rising temperatures ahead of the weekend
High temperatures in the upper 80s were felt across the Coachella Valley this afternoon. Warmer than yesterday but average for this time of year. Building high pressure will keep our warming trend going through the final day of the workweek and into the weekend. Saturday is expected to be the warmest day of the weekend,
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Heating up for the weekend
A ridge of high pressure moving in will provide calmer and warmer conditions all weekend long. The Jetstream also moves a little farther North, allowing us to warm up well into the 90s Friday-Monday. The warming trend begins today, with highs reaching the upper 80s. Even into next week, our highs will remain above average,
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Weakening wind and warming temperatures
Similar to yesterday, high temperatures peaked in the low 80s around the desert this afternoon. While things are heating up on the ice tonight in Palm Desert, temperatures will be cooling into the low 70s around 9:00 p.m. with mostly clear skies. The trough of low pressure that delivered the cooldown and gusty winds is
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Gusty wind ease through the morning
A front continues to provide some gusty winds this morning, but those winds will gradually ramp down throughout the day. Winds are expected to be in much calmer by later this afternoon. With the easing of the winds, air quality is starting to improve. Highs today will remain cooler than normal, near the 80s degree
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Warm now, windy later
Festival season continues with visitors taking advantage of temperatures in the upper 80s Saturday. Temperatures remain consistent for Sunday across the valley. Winds are expected to increase with an onshore flow by Sunday evening. Most spots will feel a breeze between 10-20 mph with occasional stronger gusts. This could result in dusty conditions in some
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Warming temperatures for Coachella Weekend 1
Sunshine and warmer temperatures are in place for this Friday afternoon. Don’t forget the SPF! Thankfully the gusty winds departed just in time for the start of the music. Friday night will still provide gusts greater than 20 MPH along I-10 but much weaker than what was experienced Thursday. This weekend’s setup is looking good!
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Continued breezy conditions precede a weekend warm-up
Winds are still gusty around the region, particularly near the I-10 freeway corridor, and will remain so through the day. A cool front to our North continues to stir the atmosphere and keep those winds blowing. Highs today also remain subdued, we’ll be in the upper 70s late this afternoon. Winds ease and temps warm
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Dusty and gusty ahead of Coachella Weekend 1
Check out some of the strongest gusts recorded around the desert today: The Wind Advisory may have expired, but that doesn’t mean the gusty west winds expired with it. 30+ MPH gusts will continue into the night. Winds will remain breezy on Friday but be noticeably weaker than what’s being felt today. Temperatures will rebound
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