Windblown Dust Advisory Coachella Valley April 24
Summary
South Coast AQMD has issued a windblown dust advisory for the Coachella Valley effective Friday at 5:00 PM through Sunday at 11:00 AM. Unhealthy or higher Air Quality Index levels for PM10 are forecast for the Northern Coachella Valley, with Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups conditions expected in other areas. Wind gusts of 50-60 mph are anticipated, with peak wind speeds Saturday night into Sunday morning. Residents in affected areas are advised to limit outdoor exposure, keep windows and doors closed, avoid vigorous physical activity, and run air conditioning or air purifiers rather than swamp coolers.
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South Coast AQMD issued a windblown dust advisory for the Coachella Valley effective Friday 5:00 PM through Sunday 11:00 AM due to high winds with gusts up to 50-60 mph. Unhealthy or higher AQI for PM10 is forecast for the Northern Coachella Valley, with Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups conditions expected in other Coachella Valley areas. Wind speeds are predicted to decrease during daytime hours, with Good to Moderate AQI levels expected during the day on Saturday and Sunday.
Affected residents in the Coachella Valley should remain indoors with windows and doors closed, avoid vigorous outdoor activity, and use air conditioning or air purifiers rather than swamp coolers. Those with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions, older adults, children, and outdoor workers are at greatest risk and should take extra precautions during peak wind and dust periods.
What to do next
- Limit your exposure by remaining indoors with windows and doors closed or seeking alternate shelter.
- Avoid vigorous physical activity.
- Run your air conditioning and/or an air purifier. If possible, do not use swamp coolers or whole house fans that bring in outside air.
- Help minimize dust pollution by stabilizing loose soils and slowing down if driving on dirt roads.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 24, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT:
Nahal Mogharabi: (909) 396-3773, Cell: (909) 837-2431 Rainbow Yeung: (909) 396-3373, Cell: (909) 967-2477 press@aqmd.gov
South Coast AQMD Issues Windblown Dust Advisory for the Coachella Valley
Valid Friday 5:00 PM until Sunday 11:00 AM
Current Conditions
- As of Friday at noon, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued wind advisory for Coachella
Valley. Visit the NWS San Diego website www.weather.gov/sgx/ for more information.
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To view current air quality in your neighborhood, download the South Coast AQMD app or visit www.aqmd.gov/AQImap.
Forecasted Air Quality Impacts
Windblown dust and high particle pollution (PM10) in the Unhealthy or higher Air Quality Index
(AQI) categories are expected at times from 5 PM Friday through Sunday morning in the Northen Coachella Valley. In other areas of Coachella Valley, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or higher AQI categories are expected at times from 5 PM Friday through Sunday morning.Windblown dust is due to high winds with gusts up to 50-60 mph expected through Sunday
morning in the Northern Coachella Valley.
Detailed Forecast
Starting from 5 PM Friday, Unhealthy or higher AQI is expected at Friday night times in the Northen Coachella Valley and Unhealthy for Sensitive
Groups in the other areas of Coachella Valley.
Wind speeds are predicted to decrease in the daytime and Good to Sunday daytime Moderate AQI level is expected.
the Coachella Valley area and the highest wind speeds are predicted Saturday night to Sunday overnight Saturday night. Unhealthy or higher AQI is expected at morning times in the Northern Coachella Valley and Unhealthy for Sensitive
South Coast AQMD will issue an update if additional information becomes available.
If you are in an area impacted by windblown dust:
Limit your exposure by remaining indoors with windows and doors closed or seeking alternate
shelter.Avoid vigorous physical activity.
Run your air conditioning and/or an air purifier. If possible, do not use swamp coolers or whole
house fans that bring in outside air.Help minimize dust pollution by stabilizing loose soils and slowing down if driving on dirt roads.
For more information, see the EPA Guide for Particle Pollution (PDF). South Coast AQMD is the regulatory agency responsible for improving air quality for large areas of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including the Coachella Valley. For news, air Wind speeds are expected to increase again after 5 PM Saturday in
Groups in the other areas of the Coachella Valley.
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