WEATHER ALERT 🚨: Our Maria Noble Valdez brings a look at the dust storm from the 1-10 heading East. #nbcpalmsprings #weatheralert #coachellavalley #drivingalert

The National Weather service sent out a dust storm alert tonight that can create dangerous conditions for drivers on the road. Be sure to drive with caution and stay indoors .

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT: STORM MOVING WEST ACROSS THE COACHELLA VALLEY If you received an emergency weather alert on your phone tonight, you’re not alone. Storm activity is moving west from the Coachella area, with strong winds, blowing dust and thunderstorms possible across the Valley. These images from Coachella show the storm pushing west — and conditions can change quickly. 🎥 These clips were filmed by our own Alondra Campos, who happened to be heading back to the station from another news story when she captured the storm moving across the Valley. 🌩️ If you’re in the path of the storm, stay indoors if possible, avoid driving through blowing dust or flooded roadways, and keep an eye on the latest alerts from the National Weather Service. 📍 Coachella Valley Follow NBC Palm Springs for updates as this storm moves across the Valley. #CoachellaValley #Coachella #PalmSprings #WeatherAlert #Storm Monsoon DesertWeather NBCPalmSprings

The Palm Springs Animal Shelter is clearing the way for some new forever homes this weekend! 🐶🐱 During the annual Clear the Shelters campaign, adoption fees will be WAIVED Saturday and Sunday, thanks to the Marco Colantonio Real Estate Group. The shelter is currently crowded with dogs, cats and other adoptable pets looking for families — and Marco knows firsthand how life-changing adoption can be. He adopted his dog Coco from the shelter two years ago. 📍 Palm Springs Animal Shelter 🕙 Saturday & Sunday | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. ❤️ Adoption fees waived NBC Palm Springs is partnering with the shelter and will have live coverage throughout the weekend, including the final adoption totals. Could your next best friend be waiting at the shelter? 🐾 #ClearTheShelters #PalmSpringsAnimalShelter #AdoptDontShop #PetAdoption #PalmSprings #CoachellaValley #NBCPalmSprings

Tonight Coachella city council is expected to conduct their first reading and their first vote on an ordinance that would permanently ban all data centers city wide. Grass root organizations have organized a watch party for the hundreds of residents that are expected to attend. Our @newsbyalondra will be live at the meeting in our 5 and 6 p.m newscast with more about what residents expect out of this ordinance.

Boyle Heights residents are dealing with an inescapable stench following a massive warehouse fire that burned for eight days in Los Angeles. The lingering smell has become a major concern for people living in the neighborhood as crews continue dealing with the aftermath. #LosAngeles #BoyleHeights #WarehouseFire #California #NBCPalmSprings

Shake Shack has arrived! Our Maria Noble Valdez is checking out the new location and bringing you a taste of what’s cooking. Would you try the new Shake Shack? Watch NBC Palm Springs for the full story. #ShakeShack #PalmSprings #CoachellaValley #NBCPalmSprings #NewInTheValley Foodie

It's been a year since Emmanuel Haro was last seen alive. His parents are in jail, and now a new lawsuit asks: Could Riverside County have saved him? Another hiker rescued off a Palm Desert trail last weekend. Should hikers face consequences if they have to be rescued, or in extreme heat conditions, should local trails close? That and more every weeknight at 6:30 on The Roggin Report. Find us on NBC Palm Springs, or catch up anytime at NBCPalmSprings.com

TODAY IN HISTORY: The Mall of America opened its doors on August 11, 1992. More than three decades later, the Minnesota landmark still has hundreds of stores — plus an indoor theme park. Would you believe it's been open for more than 30 years?

A tractor-trailer and an overpass had a very bad Monday. Dashcam footage captured the moment the truck slammed into an overpass in Rockland County, New York. No injuries were reported.