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Updated:May 17, 2026 12:45 am PDT

Wind Advisory WIND ADVISORY  
Riverside County

  Effective: Sun, 5/17 12:05am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: May 17, 2026 12:45 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Sun, 5/17 3:30pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Salton Sea - Imperial County West - Imperial Valley
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Western Imperial County, Salton Sea, and Imperial Valley.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger
vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured
objects may become airborne.

Information:
A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and
40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles.

In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly
lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust
or blowing sand. Use extra caution.
Wind Advisory WIND ADVISORY  
Riverside County

  Effective: Sun, 5/17 12:05am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: May 17, 2026 12:45 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Sun, 5/17 3:30pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Joshua Tree NP West - Joshua Tree NP East - Chuckwalla Mountains - Chiriaco Summit - Palo Verde Valley - Chuckwalla Valley
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Western portion of Joshua Tree National Park, Eastern
portion of Joshua Tree National Park, Chuckwalla Mountains,
Chiriaco Summit, Palo Verde Valley, and Chuckwalla Valley.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 7 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger
vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured
objects may become airborne.

Information:
A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and
40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles.

In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly
lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust
or blowing sand. Use extra caution.
Wind Advisory WIND ADVISORY  
Riverside County

  Effective: Sat, 5/16 9:16pm Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: May 17, 2026 12:45 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Sun, 5/17 6:30am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Riverside County Mountains - San Diego County Mountains - San Diego County Deserts
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Riverside County Mountains, San Diego County Deserts, and
San Diego County Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Reduced
visibility in blowing dust in the deserts.

Information:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Wind Advisory WIND ADVISORY  
Riverside County

  Effective: Sat, 5/16 9:16pm Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: May 17, 2026 12:45 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Sun, 5/17 6:30am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...San Gorgonio Pass near Banning.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Reduced
visibility in blowing dust in the deserts.

Information:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Air Quality Alert AIR QUALITY ALERT  
Riverside County

  Effective: Sat, 5/16 2:48pm Severity: Unknown
  Updated: May 17, 2026 12:45 am Urgency: Unknown
  Expires: Mon, 5/18 8:00am Certainty: Unknown

Areas Affected: Coachella Valley - San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to
harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust. Visit
https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air
quality levels.

* WHERE...The Coachella Valley and San Gorgonio Pass. Levels of
particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on
emissions and local weather conditions.

* WHEN...Through 8 AM Monday.

* IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and
cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and
lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections.
Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with
lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant,
children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater
risk.

Information:
To protect your health, check air quality levels and act as needed:

* When Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are "Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups" (orange), sensitive groups as specified
above should limit extended or intense outdoor activity.
* When AQI is "Unhealthy" (red), everyone may experience health
impacts. Sensitive groups should avoid extended time outdoors.
* When AQI is "Very Unhealthy" (purple), sensitive groups should
avoid all outdoor physical activity. Everyone else should
avoid extended or intense outdoor activity.
* When AQI is "Hazardous" (maroon), everyone should avoid all
outdoor physical activity.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

To help keep indoor air clean when air quality is poor:

* Keep windows and doors closed
* Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier
* Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in
outside air if you have other methods to stay cool
* Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles,
incense, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden
equipment

To help minimize outdoor particle pollution levels:

* Carpool, telecommute, reduce trips, or take public
transportation
* Slow down if driving on dirt roads
* Stabilize loose soils