Happy hump day! It’s another toasty day across the Coachella Valley with highs above the seasonal average. It’s mostly dry outside, with some slightly elevated numbers down by the Salton Sea, so your evaporative coolers may have a small amount of trouble down there. Winds are mostly calm this evening as well. Thanks to the
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Highs have been hovering between 5 and 10 degrees above average, and temps rise heading into the weekend. Today we should top out neat 110. The ridge of high pressure remains in place over the Western U.S., and that heat dome will push temps in the one-teens for the weekend. It’s important to take the
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It’s a toasty Tuesday here in the valley. Temperatures are several degrees above the seasonal average. Winds are calm and skies are clear. That makes tonight great for some stargazing. Temperatures will just stay on the warmer side. As we head into the late evening hours, temperatures will still be warm. These warm temperatures late
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Temps will soar back into the low one-teens today, putting the 1985 heat record in danger today. High pressure remains in place, and will through the weekend and into next week, so expect little change through that time frame. During these hotter than normal conditions, it’s important to follow heat safety protocols to keep you
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It’s a toasty start to the week here in the Coachella Valley. Highs are well above the seasonal norm of 102°F. Thanks to an abundance of dry air over Southern California, skies are clear. Winds are quite minimal today as well, with only a few light breezes. Temperatures will gradually cool overnight, with the coolest
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High temps will remain well above average throughout the week and into the week as high pressure holds strong over the Western U.S. The ridge of high pressure will keep temps here in SoCal 8 to 12 degrees above our seasonal norms this week. Today, anticipate highs near 110, matching those we saw over the
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s hot! Today’s high in Palm Springs reached 110°, which is the first time we’ve hit that milestone this year! Expect more of the same as we make our way through the work week. There’s lots of dry air over our region this afternoon, as indicated by all of the
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Good Morning! It’s another warm day here in the Coachella Valley. It’s a mild start to the morning with temperatures in the 70s/low 80s. Conditions are dry across the region as well. Neither winds nor cloud cover will be a problem today. As mentioned previously, it’s a dry day across the region. Our FutureTrack is
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Our highs are still on the upward trend as we work our way through this weekend! Highs today are topping out in the mid-100s, but expect hotter weather on the way for Sunday and early next week. Average temperatures this time of the year are typically around 102°. Highs across
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Temperatures across the Coachella Valley will climb through the weekend and into next week with the hottest days expected on Monday and Tuesday. Highs will likely reach 108-110 degrees, making it the hottest stretch so far this season. If you’re looking for a cool down, this evening looks fantastic to kick off “Hot Summer Nights”
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Highs will climb significantly into the weekend. High pressure takes control and won’t relinquish that control until later next week. As the heat rises, the dew points and humidity will drop, increasing fire danger and heat risks. Highs today will only be a few degrees above our seasonal norms, but it will be increasingly important
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This afternoon will bring occasional breezy winds, while temperatures remain steady in the low 100s. I’m seeing a few cumulus clouds developing over the mountains and high desert, and there is a very slight chance of thunderstorms for the San Bernadino Mountains and High Desert, but the Coachella Valley looks nice and sunny. As we
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Expect some breezy conditions periodically this afternoon, with highs holding in the lower 100s. We start to heat up into the weekend as an area of low pressure gets farther away from the Valley. Atmospheric moisture will decrease into the weekend as well, so dew points will start to drop as highs climb. Highs will
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It’s a nice Wednesday here in the Coachella Valley as we track some seasonal temperatures and lingering humidity. Drier conditions are on the day, it’s just a slow process. We aren’t tracking anymore wet weather nearby today, it’s all toward our east. However, we did receive some notable rainfall yesterday. Palm Springs received just over
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Summers are warming all across the country. According to Climate Central, 97% of locations analyzed now experience average summer temperatures warmer than in the 1970s. In total, by an average of 2.6°F. The areas that have seen the most warming include the Southwest and Northwest. Here at home in the Coachella Valley, summers have warmed
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The showers and storms of yesterday have cleared off to our East, and now lingering humidity will gradually decrease. Highs will be close seasonal norms today. Low pressure will move out, and high pressure will build in bringing drier and hotter conditions through the weekend and into next week. A flood watch remains in effect
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It’s been an active day across the Coachella Valley Tuesday as scattered thunderstorms begin decreasing overnight. Some pockets of isolated heavy rain however have extended a number of Flash Flood Warning & Advisories and even triggered new ones around Joshua Tree National Park as of 11:45pm. A Flood Advisory has been extended for several southeast
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As temperatures rise in the Coachella Valley, the City of Palm Springs reminds residents that cooling centers are now available to provide relief when temperatures hit 100 degrees or higher. The following locations will serve as cooling centers through the end of September: James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center480 W. Tramview RoadOpen Monday –
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It’s another warm and humid day here in the Coachella Valley as we continue to track tropical moisture throughout the region. The moisture is leading to thunderstorms nearby, particularly over the mountains and higher elevations. As of 4 PM, there remains a Flood Advisory, Flash Flood Warning, and Severe Thunderstorm Warning in the High Desert
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Another area of low pressure will track trough the Coachella Valley late today and overnight, bringing higher humidity and the small threat of showers & thunderstorms. The position of the Jetstream will enhance instability, sparking those potential storms, especially in the mountains and high desert communities. You will begin to feel the increased atmospheric moisture
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