Wind Advisory For Palm Desert, Coachella Valley: 50 MPH Gusts Expected

PALM DESERT, CA — Strong winds were forecast this week for Palm Desert, the Coachella Valley, Banning, Beaumont, and the Pass Area, according to the National Weather Service.

A wind advisory would go into effect from 2 p.m. Tuesday through 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Riverside County Mountains, the San Gorgonio Pass Area near Banning, and the Coachella Valley, according to an urgent weather message from the National Weather Service.

Sustained west winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour were expected, with gusts up to 50 mph probable, forecasters said.

"Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects and tree limbs could be blown down," the NWS said. Drivers should also use caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle.

High winds have also prompted a Dust Advisory, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Starting at 10 p.m. Monday through 8 a.m. Wednesday morning.

Gusty winds are expected in the Coachella Valley, reducing the air quality across the deserts and Pass Area.
"Recent dust events in the Coachella Valley have been difficult to predict," officials said. "The public is encouraged to pay close attention to the current conditions on the South Coast AQMD App . Coast AQMD App and on www.aqmd.gov/aqimap.

Palm Desert Weekly Weather Forecast:

Monday/Monday Night
Sunny, with a high near 101. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Light northwest wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 66.

Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 88.

Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 90.

Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 93.