A relentless streak of heat and humidity for the Desert Southwest
The ridge of high pressure is not letting up just yet. It continues to deliver above-normal temperatures to much of the southwest, plus is steering in monsoonal moisture from the southeast.
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The Excessive Heat Warning for the Coachella Valley has been extended yet again. It is now in effect until 8 p.m. Friday. The Heat Advisory for the mountains still expires at 10 p.m. Thursday.
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Relief arrives in time for the weekend, with a significant drop in dew point temperatures. This will create a drier environment, paired with seasonable temperatures persisting into next week.
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