Imperial
Wind Advisory:
Issued at: 9:21 PM PDT on May 17, 2013, expires at: 5:00 AM PDT on May 18, 2013
- ...Wind Advisory remains in effect until 5 am PDT Saturday...
- winds...west 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph and local gusts to 55 mph. Strongest winds through the gorgonio pass which will affect motorists on Interstate 10.
- Location...Mountain Ridge-tops...along the Desert Mountain slopes...and into the adjacent desert areas. Through and below the San Gorgonio Pass and along Interstate 10 in the Coachella Valley. Strong winds will also impact sections of Interstate 8 in the San Diego County mountains and deserts.
- Visibility...locally reduced in the deserts from blowing dust and sand.
- Reports...wind gusts through this evening. Desert Hot Springs...46 mph at 8 PM. Boulevard............39 mph at 5 PM. Palm Springs.........35 mph at 4 PM. Borrego Springs......30 mph at 4 PM. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
