Fall Weather, Patchy Rain Arrives In SWR Halloween Week: NWS

TEMECULA, CA — Southwest Riverside County woke to a break from the summer-like heat, with temperatures dropping as much as 10 degrees Monday and Tuesday, the National Weather Service said.

Forecasters from that agency have predicted cooler temperatures and windy conditions, with periods of light showers expected Monday and Tuesday morning.

Sunday's 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.

Forecasters said temperatures will reach the high 60s and low 70s on Monday and Tuesday, with winds between 10 to 15 mph and a 30% chance of precipitation in central Riverside and the Pass Area.

The Temecula Valley would be slightly cooler, with temperatures in the mid-60s.

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 Coachella Valley was expected to reach 86 on Monday, with wind gusts of 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 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 is 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 and avoiding vigorous physical outdoor activities.

The Riverside metropolitan area and the Temecula Valley were expected to remain in the low 70s for the rest of the week, while the Coachella Valley and Palm Springs were expected to reach highs in the low 80s.

In Temecula Valley, residents can expect:

Monday
Patchy drizzle and fog before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Monday night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Light south wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 71.

Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

Friday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 45.

Saturday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.

Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.