High Wind Warning until 07:00PM Tuesday
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 to 65 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Salton Sea, Western Imperial County and Imperial Valley.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM PST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM to 10 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Very difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects will become airborne. Moderate tree and minor structural damage possible.
* AFFECTED AREAS: SALTON SEA ... IMPERIAL COUNTY WEST ... IMPERIAL VALLEY
Instructions:
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. 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.
Address/Location
City of Palm Desert
73510 Fred Waring Dr
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 760-346-0611
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- High Wind Warning