Breezes set to build as we eye slightly cooler temps ahead

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It's been a predominantly calm and warm start to the workweek so far on Monday! Breezes look to build again this evening, all ahead of gustier conditions on tap for Tuesday.

Winds will be slightly elevated this evening, primarily around dinnertime and beyond. You may encounter a few stray gusts in the ballpark of 20-30 MPH, depending on where you are in the valley.

The winds really start to build as we look ahead towards Tuesday afternoon. Through the Banning Pass, gusts could reach as high as 50-60 MPH. A Wind Advisory will be in place Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning for areas just outside of the valley. We're still likely to see gusts around 30-40 MPH at their peak during that time frame on the valley floor. Hold onto your hats!

The valley will be under a Windblown Dust Advisory from Monday night to Wednesday morning from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). Do keep this in mind if you're sensitive to poor air quality due to blowing dust & sand.

Temperatures will be impacted by the passing low pressure system that's bringing the increased winds. Cooler air will make its way into the valley, dropping our highs to near-seasonal by Tuesday.

Further cooling continues on Wednesday as highs drop further into the low to mid 80s. Calmer and warmer conditions return late in the week, all ahead of another round of cooling and potential breezes for Stagecoach weekend.

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