The weakening Tropical Storm Jova is continuing to push moisture into our region which has increased cloud cover today. This will allow temperatures to drop slightly but dew points will remain in the mid to upper 50s which is likely to make conditions feel warmer. We could see light rain on the valley floor due to
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Tropical Storm Jova continues to weaken to the southwest of California, but moisture continues to get pushed inland through the weekend. A High Surf Advisory has been issued along the coast in Orange County and Los Angeles. Dew points locally have been slightly elevated in the 50s. Isolated storms are possible through the weekend. This
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An Excessive Heat Warning will go into effect at 10 a.m. this morning until 8 p.m. Sunday. A ridge of high pressure could push temperatures 5° above normal this weekend, with a possible high of 113°. While we are not tracking record-breaking heat, an influx of humidity from Tropical Cyclone Jova could increase heat risks. Extra
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We are tracking some light rain moving into the eastern valley as of 8:00PM. This weekend will see higher humidity levels as well as the potential for some mountain showers tomorrow (Saturday). As of just after 10PM, some showers remain in the Coachella Valley. Some showers have also moved up into Joshua Tree National Park.
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High pressure continues to build in for the weekend, raising daytime highs to near 110. In anticipation of those hot temperatures an Excessive Heat Warning will be in place from 10 a.m. Saturday through 8 p.m. Sunday. Stay hydrated and try to avoid strenuous outdoor activities during the heat of the day. We expect numbers
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The Excessive Heat Watch was upgraded to an Excessive Heat Warning early this morning. The warning will be in effect from 10AM Saturday until 8PM Sunday. Temperatures have the potential to reach 113°F during this time frame. A ridge of high pressure is building to our east and southeast. This will continue to spread into
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Highs are beginning to warm quickly as we head into the weekend, with an Excessive Heat Warning put into place for Saturday and Sunday. This the result of expanding high pressure over the Desert Southwest that will culminate with highs near 110 for both Saturday and Sunday. Today we’ll feel a modest increase with temps
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An Excessive Heat Watch has been called for this weekend in anticipation of temperatures more than 5° above average. It will be in place from Saturday morning through Sunday evening. Daily highs of up to 113°F are possible during this time. The average high temperature for this time of year is 105°F. Remember to always
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Highs today will still be below normal, but warmer conditions are on the way. This morning we remain under an Air Quality Alert for windblown dust, but that will expire shortly. In addition, an Excessive Heat Watch will be in place for the weekend in areas to the East of the Valley as highs increase.
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We remain under an Air Quality Alert from the South Coast AQMD. This is for the risk of windblown dust reducing air quality as a result of gusty winds. The alert is scheduled to expire Wednesday morning at 8 AM. We are continuing to monitor air quality and wind around the low desert. As we
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Now that Labor Day has passed, many people will say that we are now in autumn, unofficially at least. But that begs the question, when is the official start of fall? Well, there’s a few ways to answer that question depending on who you ask. If you ask an astronomer, they will tell you the
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An Air Quality Alert remains in place until 8 a.m. tomorrow thanks to fine dust and silt from drying floodwaters that gets easily spread by the wind. As of this morning, Air Quality remains in the “Good” or “Moderate” range, but the First Alert Weather Team will continue to monitor AQI readings. Winds are expected
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Happy Labor Day! Temperatures today in Palm Springs maxed out at 99°. The average daily high for this time of year is 106°F. Temperatures tonight are very mild as well. As of 9:30PM, temperatures valley-wide are in the 80s and will continue to drop into the 70s overnight. An Air Quality Alert has been issued
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Gusty and dusty conditions have reduced air quality and visibility out on the roads this morning. It is best to drive with extra caution if you’re traveling for the Labor Day holiday. Winds are expected to weaken into this afternoon following the expiration of a Wind Advisory. An onshore flow is set to strengthen again
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Around 11 p.m. air quality was reported as hazardous in the east valley. Visibility is limited, and driving conditions are challenging. A Wind Advisory is in effect from the National Weather Service until 5 a.m. Monday morning. During this time, wind prone spots may see winds from 20-30 mph and gusts up to 60 mph.
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Conditions are still fairly muggy on Sunday morning, meaning additional moisture is still in the atmosphere. This extra moisture could prompt patchy showers through this afternoon. Drier and cooler air will be ushered into the region as low pressure begins to shift eastward today. This shifting low pressure system will also strengthen onshore winds by
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Around 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon, temperatures were in the 80s and 90s, but dew points were in the 70s for much of the valley. This had made temperatures feel around 10° warmer. After Friday’s flooding, additional moisture in the atmosphere continues to fuel thunderstorms across the region. Here are the rainfall totals as of 6:15
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Burning Man participants continued to shelter in place following Friday’s stormy weather. More than 70,000 people were hit hard by winds and flooding. Palm Springs resident Bob Bogard is there for his seventh burn. He arrived last Saturday and said conditions were beautiful for most of the event, but things took a turn Friday afternoon.
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Monsoonal thunderstorms brought heavy rainfall and flooding to the valley on Friday. Here is a look at Friday’s rainfall totals: Conditions look to be calmer for Saturday but isolated thunderstorms are still a possibility as monsoonal moisture remains in the atmosphere. This monsoonal moisture paired with daytime heating could heighten isolated thunderstorm chances after 11
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