Air Quality Alert issued January 8 at 2:47PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Issue date: 2026-01-08T21:47+00:00
* WHAT...The Imperial County APCD 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...All of Imperial County. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...Today Jan 8 through late afternoon tomorrow Jan 9. * 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.
Wind Advisory issued January 8 at 12:24PM MST until January 9 at 1:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Issue date: 2026-01-08T19:24+00:00
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Chuckwalla Valley and Palo Verde Valley. * WHEN...From 5 AM to noon PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.
