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* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph, and
locally 60 mph or greater. Strongest winds will be near the
foothills of the mountains. Blowing dust will be possible.

* WHERE...Coachella Valley.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Blowing
dust may significantly reduce visibilities at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will weaken by Friday afternoon.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

NWS Weather Alerts

Issued by the National Weather Service

* 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...Coachella Valley. Levels of particle pollution can vary by
time and location depending on emissions and local weather
conditions.

* WHEN...until Thursday 7 AM.

* 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.

To protect your health, check air quality levels and act as needed:

* When Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are "Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups" (orange), sensitive groups as specified
above should limit extended or intense outdoor activity.
* When AQI is "Unhealthy" (red), everyone may experience health
impacts. Sensitive groups should avoid extended time outdoors.
* When AQI is "Very Unhealthy" (purple), sensitive groups should
avoid all outdoor physical activity. Everyone else should
avoid extended or intense outdoor activity.
* When AQI is "Hazardous" (maroon), everyone should avoid all
outdoor physical activity.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

To help keep indoor air clean when air quality is poor:

* Keep windows and doors closed
* Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier
* Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in
outside air if you have other methods to stay cool
* Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles,
incense, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden
equipment

To help minimize outdoor particle pollution levels:

* Carpool, telecommute, reduce trips, or take public
transportation
* Slow down if driving on dirt roads
* Stabilize loose soils

For the latest air quality forecasts and information, visit the
website at aqmd.gov.

NWS Weather Alerts

Issued by the National Weather Service