The notorious ridge of high pressure that has been impacting our weather since last week is still enjoying its time over the Western United States. Temperatures 10°+ above normal are expected to persist through Thursday. The (what feels like) always there Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for the Coachella Valley until Friday night. Riverside and San
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Summer heat can be dangerous and cause power outages. In sweltering summer heat, air conditioning is crucial. But extreme heat causes more people to use their air conditioning systems, putting higher demand on the power grid. Supply cannot always keep up with demand, overloading the electrical grid. SoCal Edison is working to prevent power outages,
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A First Alert Weather Alert is still in place heading through Friday thanks to the Excessive Heat Warning continuing through the same time. An Air Quality Alert from the South Coast Air Quality Management District remains in place through later this morning, too. High pressure hovers over the entire Western U.S. and will through the
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A First Alert Weather Alert is in place as extreme temperatures continue to be felt across Southern California deserts. Palm Springs set another record high temperature this afternoon, reaching 122°. The previous record of 119° was set in 1958. Indio tied its record of 117°. The ridge of high pressure responsible for the prolonged heat
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According to the National Safety Council, nearly 40 children in the United States die each year from being left unattended in hot vehicles. The Cathedral City Fire Department understands how critical these situations are, and they are actively raising awareness about this issue. According to the department, children are often left in cars due to
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Lingering moisture is expected to keep daytime highs a few degrees shy of record-breaking territory today. An Excessive Heat Warning will remain in place through 9 PM Thursday as highs stay 5°-10° above the seasonal average (108°). An Air Quality Watch has been issued for windblown dust due to stronger evening winds. This alert will
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The National Weather Service has extended the Excessive Heat Warning through 9 PM Thursday. As a result of the elevated moisture, they have lowered the high temperature range to have highs up to 119°F. Daily highs are heavily dependent on how much moisture lingers in the valley throughout the day. Dew points were holding strong
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As excessive heat continues throughout the week, technology experts say it’s important to prevent your devices, particularly your cell phone, from overheating. Alexis Madrigal, Verizon technology expert, said electronics serve as essential connections to the community. “Our devices are an extension of us,” Madrigal said. “Anytime it’s not quite working the way we want it to,
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Daytime highs did not reach record-breaking heights yesterday as dew points remained in the 50s and 60s. The recorded high for Palm Springs was 114° yesterday, nearly 5° below the expected high of 120°! Moisture is expected to keep highs at bay for Sunday as well. However, the potential for record-breaking heat remains early next
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A First Alert Weather Alert remains in place today as temperatures challenge records across the low desert in the morning and the afternoon. The lack of relief overnight can stress our bodies and lead to an increased potential of heat-related illnesses. Saturday could be another record-breaking day in the desert. The standing record for the
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CFCs and HCFCs are a class of industrial chemicals used in many different processes. They’re especially good as coolants in things like refrigerators and air conditioners. While they have great uses for industrial purposes, when they get into the atmosphere, they can wreak havoc on the Ozone Layer and are an extremely potent greenhouse gas.
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With an extreme heat warning in place for the next week throughout the Coachella Valley, heat-related illnesses should be on everyone’s mind. Temperatures are expected to surpass 115 degrees all week, according to our First Alert Weather team. According to the county’s health department, there have been 237 heat-related emergency department visits so far this
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We hit 115 on Independence Day, and will likely be hotter through the week and most of next week. An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for the Valley through Wednesday. A First Alert Weather Alert is in place today and tomorrow due to the potential for severe – possibly record – heat. An Air
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A First Alert Weather Alert has been issued by the First Alert Weather team as potentially record-breaking temperatures impact the Coachella Valley on Friday and Saturday. High temperatures today are so far slightly cooler than initially expected, however, that is because more moisture moved in than expected. Since water can hold onto heat more, high
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July is the hottest month of the year here in the Coachella Valley. 93% of the more than 240 cities analyzed by Climate Central are now experiencing July temperatures much warmer than compared to the 1970s, by an average of 2.4°F. Here in the desert, we’ve seen a roughly 3° increase in July temperatures. When
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An Excessive Heat Warning continues for the region until Wednesday as temperatures soar into the one-teens through the period, with a chance to reach 120 or higher. We are also under an Air Quality Alert with the potential for deteriorating air quality as ozone builds up beneath the ridge of high pressure. Make sure you
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With Excessive Heat Warnings in place for much of California, including right here at home, people are looking for ways to beat the heat this 4th of July. This week and weekend will see potentially record-breaking temperatures in excess of 120 degrees. There are many ways to stay safe in these dangerous temperatures. Some of
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The Excessive Heat Warning has been extended yet again. It is now in effect through Wednesday, July 10th. Temperatures in the low desert will continue to heat up throughout the holiday. Record temperatures will be infringed upon in the days ahead, not just in the afternoons but also in the mornings. First Alert Weather Alert
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Highs continue climb (115 yesterday), and may top out as high as 122 before the heatwave ends. An excessive heat warning remains in effect, now until Tuesday of next week for the entire region. During this extended period of extreme heat, follow all of the usual heat precautions to avoid heat-related illness or injury. Records
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