A flood and thunderstorm warning was issued for elements of the Coachella Valley on Sunday afternoon as thunderstorms have been anticipated to come back in from the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa mountains.
The Nationwide Climate Service issued the warning simply after 2 p.m. Sunday, saying the southern edges of some Coachella Valley cities, from Palm Springs to Palm Desert, might expertise flooding as rainwater descends from larger elevations. The flood advisory included parts of Freeway 74 and the areas of Idyllwild, Anza and Mountain Middle.
Because the storm moved over the mountains Sunday afternoon, the service reported that elements of the Coachella Valley — southeastern Palm Springs, Cathedral Metropolis, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and Indian Wells — might have wind gusts as much as 30 mph and the opportunity of hail.
The flood advisory is in impact till simply after 4 p.m. Sunday.
Christopher Damien covers public security and the prison justice system. He could be reached at [email protected] or comply with him at @chris_a_damien.
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