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First Alert Weather Alert: Expires at 2AM Thursday

A Wind Advisory now covers the entire Coachella Valley, and will be in effect until 2:00 a.m. Thursday.

Winds reached 40+ MPH on the valley floor Tuesday afternoon, meeting the criteria for a First Alert Weather Alert Day. Similar conditions have been felt at times today, but especially in the evening hours (as was the case Tuesday).

Below is a graphic detailing the strongest gusts recorded since midnight (as of 11p.m.):

Here's a look at what the First Alert Weather Team is seeing for Thursday morning. The strongest gusts are anticipated to occur along I-10 but remain below First Alert Weather Alert Day criteria.

South Coast Air Quality Management District continues a Windblown Dust Advisory as gusty winds and blowing dust may lower visibility. As of 10:00 p.m., readings were in the "Moderate" range:

A trough of low pressure is responsible for the westerly winds across the mountain and desert communities. This system will continue to provide wind and cooler temperatures into Thursday.

A gradual warming will take place through the final days of the workweek, continuing into the weekend.

Have you downloaded the KESQ First Alert app yet? It's FREE! Click here.

You'll stay up-to-date with the latest weather videos. In addition, be able to monitor the changing conditions from wherever you are!

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