Midweek warmup leading to weekend cooldown

High pressure is continuing to build over the Desert Southwest. As a result, temperatures are rising slightly above the average (104°) for the date. The heat will peak on Thursday with highs near 110° around the Coachella Valley.

An Excessive Heat Warning will take effect from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday in response to the warming temperatures east and south of the Coachella Valley.

After the heat comes the wind. Wind speeds will strengthen through the evening hours, creating a rather breezy night. Stronger winds arrive on Friday afternoon.

An incoming trough of low pressure will bring a cool down to the region just in time for this holiday weekend. Cooler air will begin to flow in by Friday, allowing temperatures to drop into the 90s on Saturday.

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