Weather
High Winds, Dust Advisory Across Coachella Valley Memorial Day Weekend
Blowing dust may result in Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or higher Air Quality Index levels, mostly on Sunday.
PALM DESERT, CA — The South Coast Air Quality Management District announced Friday a windblown dust advisory for Saturday morning through the weekend in parts of Riverside County.
High winds and dry conditions are expected to affect the San Gorgonio Pass, the Coachella Valley and eastern Riverside County as early as 6 a.m. Saturday, according to the agency. The dust advisory will remain in effect through 11 p.m. Sunday.
According to the SCAQMD, the Coachella Valley is expected to be the most impacted by the high winds and dry conditions. The agency recommends people with heart or lung diseases to follow their doctor's advice when dealing with the outside conditions.
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The National Weather Service posted a wind advisory effective Friday afternoon that is expected to be in effect through Monday morning.
