A dust advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Wednesday for the Coachella Valley and Eastern Riverside County — and that advisory comes as meteorologists caution people throughout the region to expect high winds into the night.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District says high winds may cause dusty conditions, which can result in unhealthy Air Quality Index levels.
That's a concern for anyone with pre-existing health conditions — particularly people with heart or lung diseases.
WINDBLOWN DUST ADVISORY: high winds may result in blowing dust in #Coachella Valley / Eastern #Riverside County leading to potentially Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or higher air quality levels: https://t.co/Y158OoQ1rv pic.twitter.com/iTcALMqgjn
— South Coast AQMD (@SouthCoastAQMD) February 15, 2023
South Coast AQMD advises staying indoors with doors and windows closed, avoiding physical activity, and running an air purifier if you have one.
It'll be mostly cloudy Wednesday and windy — even in areas not under the advisory. There's also a chance of morning showers. Highs will be in the mid 50s to around 60 from the beaches into downtown L.A., upper 40s to mid 50s in the Santa Clarita Valley and the Antelope Valley will be in the upper 30s to mid 40s. Low desert cities will be in the mid to upper 60s.
If that feels cold to you, you're not alone. (Read: Here’s Why Cold Weather Feels Colder In LA. And No, It's Not Just In Your Head)
High wind warnings are posted for the deserts and mountains until 10 p.m. And you should expect cooler temperatures all week.
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— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) February 15, 2023
With high winds comes the possibility of downed power lines. Some things to keep in mind if you lose power or come in contact with lines on the ground:
