Patrick Evans

Cathedral City

Meteorologist at KESQ-TV (Thousand Palms, CA)

Meteorologist at KPSP-TV (Cathedral City, CA)

Emmy Award winning Meteorologist and host of Eye on the Desert. Lover of: Wife, Kids, Dogs, Star Trek .

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Summer-like heat continues into midweek

1 week ago | kesq.com | Patrick Evans

Highs will again push well into the one-teens, similar to the last few days of heat we've endured. The weather map remains largely unchanged, with high pressure holding court across the region. There is a front promising some changes on the way later this week. Luckily, dry conditions have prevailed, keeping dew points and humidity values nice and low. Highs do finally drop into the weekend, getting closer to our seasonal norms... But remember, the normal for the date is 104.
Heat lingers into the work week

1 week ago | kesq.com | Patrick Evans

By Patrick Evans High peaked over the weekend at 117, and the heat goes on today, we'll be near 115 as high pressure still reigns supreme in the Western U.S.Be sure to stay hydrated and respect the heat. Avoid prolonged exposure to avoid heat-related illnesses.
Heat increasing into the weekend

2 weeks ago | kesq.com | Patrick Evans
Above average temps intensify into the weekend

2 weeks ago | kesq.com | Patrick Evans

By Patrick Evans High will remain above average through the week as high pressure grips the Western U.S., with increasing temps for the weekend. As we have mentioned, heat safety will be paramount as temps soar close to 115 by Sunday. This afternoon, highs will top our near 108, roughly 6 degrees above normal.
High remain near 110 into the weekend

2 weeks ago | kesq.com | Patrick Evans

By Patrick Evans Highs have been hovering between 5 and 10 degrees above average, and temps rise heading into the weekend. Today we should top out neat 110. The ridge of high pressure remains in place over the Western U.S., and that heat dome will push temps in the one-teens for the weekend.
Increased temps threaten record highs today

2 weeks ago | kesq.com | Patrick Evans

Temps will soar back into the low one-teens today, putting the 1985 heat record in danger today. High pressure remains in place, and will through the weekend and into next week, so expect little change through that time frame. During these hotter than normal conditions, it's important to follow heat safety protocols to keep you and your family safe!Zero relief in sight as we hit the weekend, and even early next week highs remain nearly 10 degrees above seasonal norms.
Heat continues all week long

2 weeks ago | kesq.com | Patrick Evans

By Patrick Evans High temps will remain well above average throughout the week and into the week as high pressure holds strong over the Western U.S.The ridge of high pressure will keep temps here in SoCal 8 to 12 degrees above our seasonal norms this week. Today, anticipate highs near 110, matching those we saw over the weekend.
Temps rise into the weekend

3 weeks ago | kesq.com | Patrick Evans

By Patrick Evans Highs will climb significantly into the weekend. High pressure takes control and won't relinquish that control until later next week. As the heat rises, the dew points and humidity will drop, increasing fire danger and heat risks.
Breezy today and hotter tomorrow

3 weeks ago | kesq.com | Patrick Evans

Expect some breezy conditions periodically this afternoon, with highs holding in the lower 100s. We start to heat up into the weekend as an area of low pressure gets farther away from the Valley. Atmospheric moisture will decrease into the weekend as well, so dew points will start to drop as highs climb. Highs will be close to seasonal averages today, but begin to climb tomorrow. The temps really spike into the weekend, with highs around the 110 mark all weekend into early next week.
Humidity decreases, high temps increase into the weekend

3 weeks ago | kesq.com | Patrick Evans

The showers and storms of yesterday have cleared off to our East, and now lingering humidity will gradually decrease. Highs will be close seasonal norms today. Low pressure will move out, and high pressure will build in bringing drier and hotter conditions through the weekend and into next week. A flood watch remains in effect for high desert locations in California, Nevada, and much of Arizona, but will be canceled as we work out way through the day.