High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
648 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
CAZ338-172200-
/O.CON.KHNX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260518T0600Z/
Mojave Desert Slopes-
Including the cities of Mojave
648 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
&&
$$
Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
135 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026
PZZ676-180445-
/O.CON.KLOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260518T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.SC.Y.0079.260518T1000Z-260519T0400Z/
Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to
60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands-
135 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
combined seas 11 to 16 ft when conditions are worst.
* WHERE...Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente
Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa
Barbara Islands.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT Monday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions
which could capsize or damage small and large vessels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
820 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
California waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
PZZ840-180500-
Santa Cruz Island, CA to San Clemente Island, CA between 60 NM
and 150 NM offshore-
820 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...NW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 21 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.MON...NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming N 10 to 20 kt. Seas 10 to
17 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TUE...N winds 10 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to
10 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...Variable winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.WED...W to NW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W to NW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.THU...NW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
$$
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1148 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
CAZ298-299-180300-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260518T0600Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
1148 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND GUSTS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE
MOJAVE DESERT AND SLOPES IN EASTERN KERN COUNTY...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 298 Indian Wells Valley.
Fire weather zone 299 Kern County Desert.
* WIND...FOR THE MOJAVE DESERT WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH
GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH EXPECTED. FOR THE MOJAVE SLOPES WEST WINDS
35 TO 45 WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.
* HUMIDITY...10 TO 20 PERCENT MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY.
* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
135 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026
PZZ676-180445-
/O.CON.KLOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260518T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.SC.Y.0079.260518T1000Z-260519T0400Z/
Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to
60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands-
135 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
combined seas 11 to 16 ft when conditions are worst.
* WHERE...Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente
Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa
Barbara Islands.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT Monday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions
which could capsize or damage small and large vessels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1255 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026
CAZ088-182200-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0035.260518T1400Z-260518T2200Z/
Santa Clarita Valley-
Including the cities of Santa Clarita, Valencia, Lake Castaic,
and Newhall
1255 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Santa Clarita Valley.
* WHEN...From 7 AM to 3 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/LosAngeles
RAT
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1255 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026
CAZ375>380-182200-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0035.260518T1000Z-260518T2200Z/
Santa Susana Mountains-Southern Ventura County Mountains-Northern
Ventura County Mountains-Interstate 5 Corridor-Western San
Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor-Eastern San Gabriel
Mountains-
Including the cities of Acton, Tejon Pass, Mount Baldy, Topatopa
Mountains, Lockwood Valley, Mill Creek, Oat Mountain, The Angeles
Crest Highway, Wrightwood, Mount Wilson, Mount Pinos, Warm
Springs, Rose Valley, Gorman, Matilija, Ozena, and Pyramid Lake
1255 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Interstate 5 Corridor,
Northern Ventura County Mountains, Santa Susana Mountains,
Southern Ventura County Mountains, and Western San Gabriel
Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 3 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
1111 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
CAZ560-561-564-568>570-181100-
/O.EXT.KPSR.WI.Y.0016.260518T0600Z-260518T1800Z/
Joshua Tree NP West-Joshua Tree NP East-Chuckwalla Mountains-
Chiriaco Summit-Palo Verde Valley-Chuckwalla Valley-
Including the cities of Chiriaco Summit, Cottonwood Visitor, Palo
Verde, Blythe, Martinez Lake, Lost Horse-Keys Village, Midland,
Ripley, and Imperial Hot Mineral Springs
1111 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM PDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Western portion of Joshua Tree National Park, Eastern
portion of Joshua Tree National Park, Chuckwalla Mountains,
Chiriaco Summit, Palo Verde Valley, and Chuckwalla Valley.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger
vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured
objects may become airborne.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and
40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles.
In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly
lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust
or blowing sand. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
1111 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
CAZ562-180800-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-260518T0800Z/
Imperial County Southwest-
Including the cities of Mountain Spring
1111 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph.
* WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger
vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured
objects may become airborne.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
1111 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
CAZ563-566-567-180600-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0016.260517T2300Z-260518T0600Z/
Salton Sea-Imperial County West-Imperial Valley-
Including the cities of Salton City, Brawley, Coolidge Springs,
El Centro, Coyote Wells, Plaster City, Alamorio, Ocotillo, Desert
Shores, Winona, and Calexico
1111 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM
PDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Western Imperial County, Salton Sea, and Imperial Valley.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger
vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured
objects may become airborne.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and
40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles.
In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly
lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust
or blowing sand. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
AR
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1046 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
CAZ523-180600-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260518T1200Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin
1046 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. A
few gusts over 60 mph are possible on Sunday afternoon and evening.
* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for
high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1046 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
CAZ524>526-180600-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0015.260517T2100Z-260518T1200Z/
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
Including the cities of Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal
Junction, Baker, Mitchell Caverns, Mountain Pass, and Morongo
Valley
1046 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM
PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected...
.shifting to the northwest Sunday evening.
* WHERE...Cadiz Basin, Eastern Mojave Desert, and Morongo Basin.
* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for
high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/lasvegas
SC
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1028 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
CAZ055-060-180500-
/O.EXT.KSGX.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260518T1000Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
Including the cities of Hesperia, Southern California Logistics
Airport, Apple Valley, Adelanto, and Victorville
1028 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys and San Bernardino County
Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Reduced
visibility in blowing dust in the deserts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1028 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
CAZ056-058-062-180500-
/O.EXT.KSGX.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260518T1000Z/
Riverside County Mountains-San Diego County Mountains-San Diego
County Deserts-
Including the cities of Borrego Springs
1028 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* WHERE...Riverside County Mountains, San Diego County Deserts, and
San Diego County Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Reduced
visibility in blowing dust in the deserts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1028 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
CAZ065-180500-
/O.EXT.KSGX.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260518T1000Z/
San Gorgonio Pass near Banning-
Including the cities of Desert Hot Springs and Banning
1028 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* WHERE...San Gorgonio Pass near Banning.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Reduced
visibility in blowing dust in the deserts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
Villafane
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
648 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
CAZ337-339-172200-
/O.CON.KHNX.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260518T0600Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Randsburg,
Rosamond, Edwards AFB, and California City
648 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Indian Wells Valley and Mojave Desert.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
102 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026
CAZ362-366-181600-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-260518T1600Z/
Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches-
102 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
elevated surf expected.
* WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.
* WHEN...Through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can
wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
nearshore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor Beach erosion and isolated minor
coastal flooding is possible. Most likely during the evening
high tides (7pm to 11pm) Sunday night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1211 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026
CAZ043-552-180515-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-260518T1600Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
1211 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Northwest swell from 290 degrees with a period of 10 to
12 seconds will generate surf of 4 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County
Coastal Areas.
* WHEN...Through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions and minor tidal
overflow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of 6.5 to 7 ft combined with
elevated may result in minor tidal overflow for beach parking
lots and boardwalks. Highest surf will be on west/northwest
facing beaches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$
CO
Air Quality Alert
CAZ061-065-181500-
Coachella Valley-San Gorgonio Pass near Banning-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City,
Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, and Coachella
248 PM PDT Sat May 16 2026
...AIR QUALITY ALERT DUE TO HARMFUL PARTICLE POLLUTION LEVELS FROM
WINDBLOWN DUST...
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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
$$
SS
CAZ562-566-567-180700-
Imperial County Southwest-Imperial County West-Imperial Valley-
Including the cities of Mountain Spring, Coolidge Springs,
Salton City, Winona, Coyote Wells, Ocotillo, Plaster City,
El Centro, Calexico, Alamorio, and Brawley
747 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026
...AIR QUALITY ALERT DUE TO HARMFUL PARTICLE POLLUTION LEVELS FROM
WINDBLOWN DUST...
* WHAT...The Imperial County APCD has extended 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 Imperial Valley. Levels of particle pollution can vary
by time and location depending on emissions and local weather
conditions.
* WHEN...from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM on Saturday, May 16, 2026 and
Sunday, May 17, 2026.
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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
$$
