First Alert Weather Alert for windblown dust through tonight
A First Alert Weather Alert was in effect through Thursday evening for impacts to air quality and visibility as a result of windblown dust. Gusty conditions were expected. Gusts could exceed 30 MPH in many of our more wind-prone areas.
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As of 3:27PM, all levels of air quality from 'moderate' to 'hazardous' are being reported in the valley. This is also drastically impacting our visibility.
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An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the South Coast AQMD for windblown dust. This will be in effect until 8AM Saturday.
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We will continue see moderately gusty winds through the afternoon and evening, with winds tapering by tomorrow.
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Looking ahead to tomorrow and Saturday, we are keeping a close eye on the chance for some light showers over the mountains and a sprinkle or two here on the valley floor.
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Prepare for partly cloudy skies Friday, clearing throughout the day on Saturday. Temperatures will start to warm back up for the first weekend of fall, reaching the upper-90s for the start of the next work week.
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