Excessive heat and monsoonal thunderstorms are the focus of the week
A strong ridge of high pressure is over the Western United States. This is aiding in the above-normal temperatures felt across much of the state and steering moisture from the south.
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The First Alert Weather Team is tracking more thunderstorms on Tuesday. These storms will favor the higher elevations surrounding the Coachella Valley.
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Monsoonal thunderstorms remain in the forecast through midweek, though relief from the humidity won't be felt until the weekend.
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