Wind Advisory issued May 18 at 1:48AM PDT until May 18 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ
Issue date: 2026-05-18T08:48+00:00
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. * 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...Until 11 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.
Air Quality Alert issued May 16 at 2:48PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Issue date: 2026-05-16T21:48+00:00
* 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.
