Warming and drying through the week
A ridge of high-pressure building in from the Pacific will aid in a warming trend that will last through the week. Winds will take on an offshore flow midweek, bringing a drying trend as well, increasing fire weather conditions.
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Breezy conditions are expected around the Coachella Valley on Wednesday, with gusts near 20 MPH. Stronger gusts will be felt west of the San Gorgonio Pass. Overall, this is a weak Santa Ana wind event.
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Temperatures will continue to warm through the week, peaking in the low 100s Friday and Saturday. The above-normal temperatures don't look to last, with a slow-to-cool trend persisting through the start of next week.
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