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Happy Friday! Extreme Heat continues to remain the #1 story across the Coachella Valley, with highs between 115-117 today through Saturday. An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through Monday as dangerously hot afternoons combine with overnight lows in the upper 80s and low 90s, offering very little relief post sunset which will keep HeatRisk in the
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As triple-digit temperatures continue across the Coachella Valley, many drivers are turning to window tinting to help keep their vehicles cooler and protect against the sun’s UV rays. California law regulates how dark window tint can be, particularly on front side windows. Local window tint installers say business tends to
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Highs topped at 111 yesterday, and will go up from there through the weekend. Today expect highs to hit 114. The Extreme Heat Warning remains in place through Monday. We’re continuing to monitor monsoonal moisture, which will remain fairly high through Friday, but dry out a bit into Saturday. An Air Quality Alert for elevated
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley is set to see another round of extreme heat through the weekend and into next week. With temperatures above 110°F for an extended period and highs that could peak up to 118°F, Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is forecasting added strain on its electrical grid. As local residents
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Extreme and dangerous heat returns to the Coachella Valley today through the weekend and even into early next week with highs climbing into the low to mid-110s today. Even hotter with highs reaching 113-117 degrees Friday through Sunday. An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through Monday evening as dangerous daytime highs combines with overnight
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Highs climb into the one-teens, and will remain well above average through the weekend. An Extreme Heat Warning will remain in effect through Monday evening. High pressure will dominate the forecast into early next week, so be sure to stay hydrated and do everything you can to prevent heat-related illnesses. Highs will finally drop back
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Second to Monday, today will likely be the coolest day of the week, with highs staying close to seasonal averages before a prolonged heatwave settles into the Coachella Valley. Temperatures will climb into the low to mid-110s beginning Wednesday, with some communities reaching 115 degrees or higher through the weekend and into early next week.
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As temperatures continue to climb across the Coachella Valley, many residents are finding it harder to get a good night’s sleep. Health experts say hot weather can make it more difficult for the body to cool down, making it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. Poor sleep over time
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Today may be the mildest day of the week, with highs close to seasonal norms. High pressure building in will bringing a lengthy heatwave that will last well into next week. Dew points will also be on the rise through the end of the week. There will be a slight chance of scattered thunderstorms in
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Happy Monday! High temperatures across the Coachella Valley will stay close to seasonal levels through Tuesday before a decent warming trend sends us back into the low to mid-110s by the second half of the week. Here’s a look at your Tuesday morning. In fact, the National Weather Service has issued a Extreme Heat Watch
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Dew points are back below the 50 degree mark, and temps will hover near 109, which is normal for the date. Monsoonal moisture has moved a bit to the East, but will return before the end of the week. Expect some Northwesterly winds this afternoon, but breezes max out below the 20 m.p.h. threshold. Highs
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Lingering moisture remains overhead, but we will continue to see a subtle drying trend. Tonight, dew points should remain in the 50s. Through most of Monday, though, we could see dew points drop into the upper 40s. This should help our temperatures climb. Expect temperatures near or just above seasonal
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Chances for showers have steadily decreased through the weekend, leaving us with seasonal but slightly moist conditions. Moisture has decreased from its highs from last week, though dew points remain elevated above 50°. There is no immediate sign of drying, so evaporative coolers may not work as efficiently. Temperatures will
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We’re seeing a warming trend into the weekend as we approach the seasonal mark of 109°F, all as some lingering humidity sticks around. Throughout Sunday, we’ll still see some lingering moisture in our air. Dew points will stay in the mid 50s for most of the day. The good news
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — While the chances for storms in the valley have diminished, moisture continues to affect temperatures and conditions. The chance of showers in the Coachella Valley are gone for the time being. Still, the potential for some rain in the mountain peaks remains early into Monday morning. Dew points and humidity
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High temperatures across the Coachella Valley will stay close to seasonal levels through much of next week, offering a little bit of a break from the recent heat. A First Alert Weather Alert remains in effect through 7pm as monsoonal moisture continues to fuel opportunity for isolated thunderstorm development over the surrounding mountains. That said,
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Ah, summertime: longer days, warmer nights, vacations and more time soaking up the sun. For many, it’s an absolute dream, especially after months of gray days and freezing temps. But the reality is that the same things you love most about summer can have a not-so-great impact on your health if you don’t plan
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)- Employers in the valley must provide fresh water, shade, and rest breaks during extreme heat. The law in California requires employers to put shade in place when temperatures pass 80°F. Workers can request rest breaks in the shade at any time to cool down. Employers must check workers for signs of
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Monsoonal moisture lingers today with a chance of isolated thunderstorms, so the First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Alert through this evening. The potential exists for thunderstorms, heavy downpours, gusty winds and lightning. The best chance of storms is later this afternoon, then humidity should ease into the weekend. Humidity remains
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Our Extreme Heat Warning expired at 8pm this evening with highs topping out around 105 degrees, but our overnight lows remain very warm. That said, it felt so much hotter Thursday because of elevated dew points, but temperatures finally start to ease back to seasonal into the weekend. Even thought the heat starts to back off,
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