Wind Advisory issued April 24 at 11:32AM PDT until April 26 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ
Issue date: 2026-04-24T18:32+00:00
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Western portion of Joshua Tree National Park, Southeastern Imperial County, Western Imperial County, Salton Sea, Chuckwalla Mountains, Imperial Valley, and Chiriaco Summit. * WHEN...From 5 PM Saturday to 5 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.
Air Quality Alert issued April 24 at 9:42AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Issue date: 2026-04-24T16:42+00:00
* WHAT...The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels. * WHERE...the Imperial Valley. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...from 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2026 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2026. * IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.
