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Wind Advisory issued April 25 at 9:17PM PDT until April 27 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Western Imperial County, Salton Sea, and Imperial Valley. * WHEN...From noon Friday to midnight PDT Friday Night. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Pockets of blowing dust will cause suddenly reduced visibility adding to the driving hazards. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. 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.

Air Quality Alert issued April 25 at 10:39AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert due to increased particle pollution from blowing dust. The air quality alert is in effect on Friday, April 26, from 10am to midnight. In areas directly impacted by high levels of windblown dust, limit your exposure by remaining indoors with windows and doors closed and avoiding vigorous physical activity. Run your air conditioner or an air purifier. If temperatures allow, avoid using whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in outside air. Exposure to high particle pollution levels can cause serious health problems, including asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of respiratory infections. People with heart or lung diseases should follow their doctor's advice for dealing with episodes of unhealthy air quality. Children, older adults, and people with respiratory or heart disease should avoid prolonged exposure and strenuous activities when particle pollution levels are high. 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 Levels of particle pollution can vary hour by hour and by location depending on wind conditions. To view current and forecast air quality within Imperial County visit the Imperial County Air Quality website at http://www.imperialvalleyair.org/ or follow ICAPCD on Twitter, facebook or Instagram (@county_air).