Spring is the windy season here in the Coachella Valley, with our winds often being the strongest around sundown. As we begin to warm into the 90s and triple digits, the coasts are still feeling cooler temperatures thanks to the moderating effects of the ocean. the warmer temperatures here cause the pressure to drop slightly,
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Highs topped out at 102 yesterday and we should meet or exceed that this afternoon as high pressure continues to keep temps above normal (98). Some breeziness along the freeway corridor is keeping Indian Canyon at the Wash in Palm Springs closed because of sand and visibility issues, and the breeziness is a result of
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The First Alert Weather Team is monitoring a consistent weather pattern through this week. Daytime highs reached over the seasonal average again today. Expect temperatures to rise into the low 100s everyday this week and practice proper heat safety precautions accordingly! Breezy NW winds will continue this evening with gusts that could reach between 25-40
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There are countless types of satellites orbiting around the globe doing thousands upon thousands of different tasks. There are GPS satellites, space telescopes, military satellites, and, of course, weather satellites, just to name a few. Space telescopes, like the James Webb Space Telescope or Hubble work by looking deep into a specific part of the
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Highs topped out at 102 yesterday, and we’ll be close to that number again today. Along wit those hotter than normal conditions, breezy NW winds will continue in the evening hours, really between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. each evening. For that reason the Air Quality Watch south of the Salon Sea is again in
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After a windy weekend, conditions have calmed significantly on this Memorial Day. High pressure will keep winds light during the day and boost temperatures towards the triple-digits everyday this week. Breezy winds are expected each late afternoon and evening with gusts around 25-35 mph. There are currently no watches or warnings posted for the Coachella
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Winds have eased, but temperatures are on the rise this Memorial Day, so as you commemorate the day, be sure to stay hydrated and use that sunscreen! Highs will reach 100 later this afternoon. As temperatures rise, be sure to follow important heat safety tips to keep you healthy in the summer-like temps. Winds are
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Calmer winds are expected for Sunday morning after a gusty start to Memorial Day weekend. Winds will strengthen Sunday evening, namely along the I-10, but it is looking like a much better day to spend time outdoors overall. An Air Quality Alert that was called due to an increase in particulate pollution will expire early
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Winds have increased and will peak tomorrow, with a Wind Advisory going into effect from Noon Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday when we could see winds to 45 m.p.h. in the San Gorgonio Pass area. Winds will peak Friday evening and overnight, then ease into the rest of the weekend. Drivers of high profile vehicles
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It’s been a warm Wednesday with high temperatures in the upper 90s around the Coachella Valley. A trough of low pressure will expand over the West Coast for the latter half of the week, bringing a cooling trend into the holiday weekend. Unfortunately, it will also strengthen onshore flow, leading to gusty evenings each day
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Winds are lighter this morning, and temperatures will again climb through the middle 90s. A trough well to our North will increase winds into tomorrow and the weekend. Today warmer conditions prevail, but by tomorrow and Friday temps cool into the lower 90s and even some upper 80s, which is unusual for this late in
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The influence of high pressure over the Eastern Pacific has aided in our temperatures warming back near normal (96°) Tuesday afternoon. While the wind won’t cease completely, this evening will be breezy rather than gusty like the past several nights. The break in blowing sand and dust has allowed Gene Autry at the wash to
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A trough of low pressure continues to generate gusty conditions, especially along the I-10 freeway corridor this morning. The winds have resulted in blowing sand and dust, but air quality is in the “Good” or “Moderate” range. The Northwesterly winds have helped keep temps in check, with highs slightly below normal, in the lower 90s.
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During the month of May, ocean waters off the coast of Southern California tend to be at their coldest point. The water acts to cool down the air just above it. This creates a temperature inversion where the warmer air sits above the cooler air. Clouds often form at the boundary of the cool and
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We remain under an Air Quality Alert through midnight tonight as elevated winds are lofting more dust and sand into the air. Currently, Indian Canyon and Gene Autry are closed at the wash. Vista Chino remains open at this hour, but check in with KESQ.com for the latest road closure information throughout the evening. It
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An Air Quality Alert remains in effect until midnight as winds continue to stir up sand and dust. So far air quality remains in the “Good” or “Moderate” range this morning. The winds will remain breezy through midweek, with slightly cooler than normal conditions. This is enhancing fire danger across the Desert Southwest. Did you
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We continue to experience breezy to gusty conditions this evening. This has prompted the extension of the Air Quality Alert over the Coachella Valley. It is now in effect through all of Monday. As mentioned before, we continue to deal with evening winds. This evening has the potential to see gusts exceeding 30 MPH in
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Windy to occasionally gusty conditions will remain through the early part of next week. Winds will temporarily weaken through the morning with stronger winds expected each evening. Winds could exceed 40 MPH for wind prone areas along the I-10 corridor and near the San Gorgonio Pass. An Air Quality Alert remains in effect for the
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An Air Quality Alert remains in place through 12 PM Sunday. Persistent breezy to gusty conditions are leading to continued air quality concerns this weekend. Tomorrow will be another warm day here in the Coachella Valley. Highs will be near the mid-90s, making it a perfect day to spend out by the pool. The weather
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