Gusty winds prompt a First Alert Weather Alert through this morning
Gusty, potentially damaging winds continue this morning, prompting a First Alert Weather Alert until 10 a.m.
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High Wind Warnings and Wind Advisories are in place throughout the region from this afternoon through tomorrow morning. This includes a Wind Advisory for the Coachella Valley until 10 a.m. Gusts upwards of 70 MPH are possible. Take caution if traveling through these areas, especially in a high-profile vehicle!
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Winds will peak in the early morning hours. Widespread gusts are possible, with the strongest winds occurring nearest the pass and along the I-10 corridor. Mountain and high desert communities will likely see some potentially strong gusts as well. Winds will diminish as we move into the afternoon.
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Because the blowing sand and dust, the South Coast Air Quality District has issued a Windblown Dust Advisory until Noon today.
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Winds will ease into afternoon and highs start to climb closer to normal by the weekend.
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