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City of Palm Desert
Friday March 1st, 2024 :: 03:38 a.m. PST

Alert

High Wind Warning until 12:00PM Sunday

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 80 mph expected. Isolated gusts to 90 mph.

* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains, Apple and Lucerne Valleys and San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be on the desert slopes of the mountains with the strongest winds expected for Saturday afternoon and night.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MOUNTAINS ... APPLE AND LUCERNE VALLEYS ... SAN GORGONIO PASS NEAR BANNING

Instructions:

Watch for blowing debris or fallen trees and branches on the highway. Reduce your speed and be extremely cautious. If you encounter fallen electrical wires...do no exit your vehicle.

Address/Location
City of Palm Desert
73510 Fred Waring Dr
Palm Desert, CA 92260

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 760-346-0611

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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

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