Dangerous heat returns midweek through weekend
An extended stretch of extreme heat is setting up across Yuma and Imperial Counties this week, with temperatures climbing close to record…
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Hurricane Erin prompts evacuations on the East Coast
Forecasters predict the Category 3 hurricane will stay offshore Tuesday, but by Wednesday, towering waves and local flooding could impact North…
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Dangerous heat returns after moderate weekend
Another stretch of extreme heat is on the way for Yuma and Imperial Counties, with temperatures climbing to near-record levels by…
Continue Reading Hurricane Erin rapidly intensifies as its back to a Category 4 storm
As of late Sunday night, Erin had sustained winds of about 130 miles per hour and and tropical storm-force winds reaching out 230 miles an…
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Steady wind gusts and moderate temperatures cap weekend
For Sunday night, winds are building up to 17 mph from Yuma to Wellton with the rest of the county stay below that…
Continue Reading Hurricane Erin weakens to a Category 3 storm
According to the National Hurricane Center, Erin is on track to curve north between the U.S. East Coast and Bermuda next…
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Normal temperatures last throughout weekend, potential cloudy conditions
Expected highs for Sunday and the beginning of the work week remain in the 100-105 °F…
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Thunderstorms sweep across parts of Iowa
Cedar Rapids resident Mike Graber posted video on X of strong wind, hail, and rain, lashing against a…
Continue Reading Hurricane Erin strengthens to Category 5
Hurricane Erin rapidly exploded from a Category 3 storm Friday evening into catastrophic Category 5 Saturday morning and is expected to strengthen as…
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Drop in temps this weekend before warm up next week
We’ll have a slight drop in temperatures this weekend and then rise above our seasonal normal range mid next…
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Seasonal temps now, hotter days ahead
Highs in Yuma and Imperial counties will remain in the 102–105° range the next couple of days, with overnight lows dipping into the upper…
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New climate report shows record heat and rising seas
A new “State of the Climate” report from the American Meteorological Society highlights alarming trends for the planet. In 2024, global temperatures,…
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Continuing week with above normal temps
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), increased shower and thunderstorm chances will exist through Friday with gusty winds, blowing dust,…
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Gusty winds and blowing dust possible through Friday
The bigger concerns will be gusty winds, pockets of blowing dust, and dangerous lightning with any storms that manage to…
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Moderate temps and possible storm chances coming
Moisture is on the increase across the Desert Southwest, bringing better chances for showers and thunderstorms through the end of the…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Increased chances for showers & thunderstorms across the desert
The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended the extreme heat warning to remain in effect until 8:00 p.m.…
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Extreme heat extended through Wednesday
Yuma and Imperial Counties remain under an Extreme Heat Warning through Wednesday evening, with high temperatures between 110 and 114…
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EMTs and firefighters in the Phoenix area use cold water immersion bags for heat rescues
Cold water immersion bags were implemented to the Phoenix Fire Department in 2024. They’re giant bags that wrap around a person who’s overheating to…
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Dangerous temps continue until midweek
The desert heat is holding on, with the National Weather Service keeping Extreme Heat Warnings in effect for both Yuma County and Imperial County…
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Heat and unhealthy air overtakes Yuma County, Imperial Valley
The Extreme Heat Warning is in effect until Tuesday. There is no certainty on when air quality will improve, but conditions should not be a long-term…
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