Forecasters predicted cooler temperatures this week with windy conditions and periods of light showers expected Monday and Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
Sunday temperatures reached a high of 88 in the Riverside metropolitan area, 86 in the Temecula Valley, 93 in the Coachella Valley and 95 in Palm Springs. Lows were expected to drop to 54 in the Riverside metropolitan area and Temecula Valley, 65 in the Coachella Valley and 68 in Palm Springs.
On Monday and Tuesday, temperatures will reach the low 70s with winds between 10 to 15 mph and 30% chance of precipitation in the Riverside metropolitan area, forecasters said.
The Temecula Valley would be slightly cooler with temperatures in the mid-60s.
The Coachella Valley was expected to reach 86 Monday with gusts up to 45 mph. On Tuesday, forecasters predicted a high of 76 and slower winds of 5 to 15 mph with gusts of up to 25 mph.
The NWS issued a wind advisory for the Coachella Valley including the cities of Palm Desert, La Quinta, Palm Springs, Indio and Cathedral City effective from 11 a.m. Monday to 9 a.m. Tuesday due to expected gusts of 40 to 50 mph.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District also issued a windblown dust advisory for the Coachella Valley effective from 2 a.m. Monday to 9 a.m. Tuesday due to windblown dust expected to cause the air quality index to reach unhealthy values.
The SCAQMD advised the public in the impacted areas to limit their exposure by remaining indoors with windows and doors closed as well as avoiding vigorous physical outdoor activities.
The rest of the week, the Riverside metropolitan area and the Temecula Valley were expected to remain in the low 70s. The Coachella Valley and Palm Springs were expected to reach highs in the low 80s the rest of the week.