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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Monsoon system headed for desert: Will it rain in the Coachella Valley?
The summer monsoon season will be in full swing over the next couple of days with humid conditions expected in the Coachella Valley and rain forecasted for the surrounding mountains. Sebastian Westerink, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in San Diego, said that while there is not expected to be any rain in the Coachella Valley, residents likely will feel some mugginess in the air on Thursday, July 17, and Friday, July 18. Dew points, he said, are expected to reach the mid-60s and even the mid-70s in southern sections of the valley, particularly when as it gets a little windier in the afternoon. 'The humidity will be rather elevated,' he said. 'It won't be super sticky but enough though that you could feel it.' It will be a different story in the San Bernardino and Riverside County mountains, however, where the monsoon system is expected to produce isolated and scattered thunderstorms that could drop as much as half an inch of rain in spots. 'It really depends where the thunderstorms end up,' he said. 'Some areas could get almost nothing and some areas could get up to half an inch of rain.' The monsoonal effects, including the humidity and chances for showers in the mountains, are expected to be strongest on Thursday and Friday before tapering off over the course of Saturday. On the valley floor, the weather pattern is also expected to result in temperatures that – while still sweltering by most measures – are actually a few degrees cooler than average high of about 108 degrees for this time of year. Palm Springs area weather forecast In Palm Springs, the weather service is forecasting a high of 101 on Thursday and 104 on Friday. The high is then expected to climb back to 107 on Sunday. The highs are expected to be a few degrees warmer to the east, with Thermal expected to reach 102 on Thursday, 106 on Friday and 108 on Saturday. However, the lower temperatures won't mean much of a reprieve for desert dwellers. 'It'll still feel very hot,' he said, explaining that the humidity will make the heat feel hotter on the body and result in a heat index that is typical of the season. Paul Albani-Burgio covers growth, development and business in the Coachella Valley. Follow him on Twitter at @albaniburgiop and email him at This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Palm Springs area weather forecast monsoon system Solve the daily Crossword
CTV News
9 hours ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Thunderstorms Wednesday, relief of extreme heat coming soon
CTV London Meteorologist Julie Atchison has the details on a special weather statement, and when the region might see a break from this high heat and humidity.
CTV News
13 hours ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Thunderstorms possible Wednesday, relief of extreme heat coming soon
CTV London Meteorologist Julie Atchison has the details on a special weather statement, and when the region might see a break from this high heat and humidity. Another hot one across midwestern Ontario, with a heat warning in effect, along with a special weather statement. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are possible Wednesday in Middlesex County, Huron County, Perth County, Elgin County, and Lambton County. 'There is the potential for some heavy rainfall associated with these storms, upwards of 50 millimeters. That's a lot of rain in a very short period of time,' warned CTV London Meteorologist Julie Atchison. She also says the region will face poor air quality Wednesday afternoon. 'A cold front slowly approaching the area will be moving in for Thursday. That will bring an end to the heat and humidity,' said Atchison. She added that Thursday will still be a bit muggy out, but 'We are in for some cooler, more comfortable conditions as we head toward the weekend.' Here's a look at the rest of the forecast Wednesday night: Cloudy. 60 per cent chance of showers early this evening. 40 per cent chance of showers before morning. Risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h after midnight. Low 22. Thursday: Mainly cloudy with 60 per cent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Wind west 30 km/h. High 25. Humidex 34. Friday: Sunny. High 25. Saturday: A mix of sun and cloud with 30 per cent chance of showers. High 26. Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud with 40 per cent chance of showers. High 26. Monday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 26.
CBS News
16 hours ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Risk of strong storms, heavy rain across Maryland has prompted an Alert Day on Wednesday
Under a mix of sun and clouds, temperatures are warming into the low and mid-80s across greater Baltimore late Wednesday morning. Temperatures are forecast to continue warming through early afternoon. Temperatures peak in the mid and upper 80s between 3 and 5 p.m. It'll feel several degrees hotter than what the thermometer says, thanks to all the humidity today. As temperatures warm, showers and storms will develop along the bay breeze and across western Maryland, setting the stage for a stormy evening. Slow-moving downpours are possible across portions of the Baltimore metro after 2 p.m. The chance of rain and storms increases further during the early evening hours. Strong, to severe, storms will organize over western Maryland late this afternoon and sweep eastward through the evening hours. The stormiest weather is expected to occur between 5 and 10 p.m. A few thunderstorms may become severe and produce damaging wind gusts up to 65 MPH. A brief tornado cannot be ruled out. Any storm that develops Wednesday will be capable of producing heavy rain. More than 2" of rain could fall in less than an hour in a few spots. Street flooding is expected where the heaviest rain falls. Have, at least, one way to be alerted to severe weather in your area. The CBS News App is a free, reliable option if you're out and about Wednesday evening. Rain gradually diminishes by after 9 p.m. The setup that is forecast to produce a stormy Wednesday evening will stick around Thursday. Plan on another round of heat and humidity, followed by afternoon thunderstorms. Storms may remain a bit more isolated Thursday. However, any storm that develops will produce heavy rain and could become severe. A more typical summer-time weather forecast arrives this weekend. We remain hot and humid, but with a more isolated chance of rain. The chance of rain peaks between 1 and 8 p.m. each day. A change in the weather pattern across the Mid-Atlantic is set to arrive late in the weekend, heading into next workweek. A period a drier weather is in the forecast Monday and Tuesday, with seasonably hot weather. Storms may return heading into the middle of the week. But, at least a brief reprieve is in the forecast.
CBS News
16 hours ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Seasonally warm Wednesday ahead across North Texas
After a cloudy Wednesday morning, a seasonal afternoon is ahead in North Texas with highs in the mid-90s and "feels-like" temperatures in the triple digits. High pressure building in from the east will keep today's 10% rain chance in the western counties. North Texas is entering a hot and muggy stretch with highs warming into the upper 90s and "feels-like" temperatures to near 105 degrees. A few clouds are possible Friday into Saturday as a tropical disturbance heads towards Louisiana. There could be a few showers in the southeast counties Friday evening because of the disturbance. The broad area of low pressure has crossed the Florida peninsula after bringing heavy rainfall to the area. The disturbance has a medium chance of developing over the few days. If it moves into the warm Gulf waters, it has a better chance of strengthening. However, if it continues to skirt the coastline, the interaction with land will likely hinder its development. If it becomes a named storm, the next name on the list is Dexter. Those along the north central Gulf coast should continue to monitor its progress as heavy rain and flooding are likely.
