Windblown Dust Advisory San Gorgonio Pass Banning Coachella Valley

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:03:12 +0000
Environmental Protection

South Coast AQMD has issued a windblown dust advisory for San Gorgonio Pass near Banning and the Coachella Valley effective Monday 8:00 PM through Wednesday 7:00 AM. Wind gusts up to 43 mph are expected in the Northern Coachella Valley and 50-60 mph in San Gorgonio Pass near Banning, causing high particle pollution (PM10) with Very Unhealthy or higher AQI categories anticipated at times in the Northern Coachella Valley and Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or higher in other areas. Residents in affected areas are advised to remain indoors with windows closed, avoid vigorous physical activity, and run air conditioning or air purifiers.