Air Quality Alert issued April 24 at 5:35PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Issue date: 2026-04-25T00:35+00:00
* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD 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...in the Coachella Valley. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...from 5 PM Friday to 11 AM Sunday. * 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.
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.
Wind Advisory issued April 24 at 10:55AM PDT until April 26 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Issue date: 2026-04-24T17:55+00:00
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph expected. Briefly stronger gusts will be possible on the desert mountain slopes in San Diego County. Blowing dust will be possible. * WHERE...Coachella Valley and San Diego County Deserts. * WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust may reduce visibility.
