Impacts of wind on outgoing Coachella traffic

Outgoing Coachella festival-goers are causing traffic delays on valley roads. The mass exodus of travelers began early this morning and is expected to last until later tonight on the I-10 freeway heading west.

Traffic delays are expected to become increasingly more dangerous for drivers as winds begin to pick up.

The First Alert Weather Team has called a First Alert Weather Alert Day for Monday and Tuesday as incoming strong winds increase the risk of low-visibility, windblown objects and difficult driving conditions for those leaving the valley.

The National Weather Service suggests the following for those driving during windy conditions:

-Keep both hands on the wheel and slow down.

-Be cautious of blowing objects on the road.

-Keep your distance from high-profile vehicles such as SUVs, trucks, vans or for any vehicles towing a trailer as these are more prone to being swayed or overturned by the wind.

-Pull over to the side of the road if conditions become too dangerous to continue driving.

News Channel 3's Tatum Larsen is in the process of speaking with safety experts and drivers for more information.

For more on how you can stay safe on the road, watch News Channel 3 at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.