First Alert Weather Alert: Santa Ana winds through this evening

The First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Alert through tonight as gusty Santa Ana winds will be felt across the mountains and desert.

A High Wind Warning is in effect until 10 p.m. for the western tip of the Coachella Valley, San Gorgonio Pass, Riverside and San Bernardino County mountains, and the Inland Empire. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. A Wind Advisory is in effect until 7:00 p.m. for the High Desert, including Joshua Tree National Park.

A Windblown Dust Advisory has been issued by South Coast Air Quality Management District for the same timeframe. Strong winds can lift soil and dust into the air, reducing air quality. As of this evening, air quality remains 'good' around the desert.

Moving through the evening, wind speeds will gradually ease across the deserts and mountains.

Here's a glance at some of the gusts recorded:

Temperatures will remain below the seasonal average throughout the week, with highs in the low to mid-70s.

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