Dust Advisory In Effect Through Wednesday Across Coachella Valley

COACHELLA VALLEY, CA — The South Coast Air Quality Management District Monday issued a windblown dust advisory for the Coachella Valley.

The advisory will be in effect through 9 a.m. Wednesday in the areas of Cathedral City, Palm Springs, Indio, La Quinta, Mecca and Palm Desert, the agency reported.

Subscribe

Air quality conditions reached "hazardous" levels in northern Cathedral City during the last two nights and "moderate" in Palm Springs due to particle pollution. Gusty winds of up to 55 mph were expected in western Coachella Valley, and more than 35 mph throughout other areas in the region on Monday and Tuesday.

The agency advised residents in the affected areas to remain indoors with windows and doors closed to limit outside exposure, avoid vigorous physical activity, use air conditioning or an air purifier and help minimize dust pollution by driving slow on dirt roads.

Air quality can vary by hour depending on wind conditions. Current air quality by area is available at aqmd.gov/AQImap.