Weather Alerts For Brawley, CA

# HEADLINE -------------------- WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MST /11 AM PDT/ TO 11 PM MST /11 PM PDT/ SATURDAY # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. WHERE The lower Colorado River Valley, including the city of Yuma. WHEN From 11 AM MST /11 AM PDT/ to 11 PM MST /11 PM PDT/ Saturday. IMPACTS Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. ISSUED AT Friday, June 26, 2026 at 12:21 AM PDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Phoenix AZ HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Chuckwalla Valley, Central La Paz, Chuckwalla Mountains, Imperial County Southeast, Imperial County West, Imperial Valley, Palo Verde Valley, Parker Valley Including the cities of Harcuvar, Vicksburg, Midland, Palo Verde, Martinez Lake, El Centro, Winona, Parker, Quartzsite, Winterhaven, Alamorio, Ehrenberg, Vicksburg Junction, Brawley, Coyote Wells, Plaster City, Ripley, Coolidge Springs, Brenda, Blythe, Calexico, Ocotillo, Imperial Hot Mineral Springs, Salome, and Salton City

# HEADLINE -------------------- AIR QUALITY ALERT DUE TO HARMFUL PARTICLE POLLUTION LEVELS FROM WINDBLOWN DUST # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels. WHERE the Imperial Valley. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. WHEN from 2 PM Friday, June 26, 2026 through 11:59 PM Saturday, June 27, 2026. IMPACTS Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk. ISSUED AT Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 11:55 PM MST ISSUED BY Relayed by National Weather Service Phoenix AZ HEADER Air Quality Alert Message # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- To protect your health, check air quality levels and act as needed: - When Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" (orange), sensitive groups as specified above should limit extended or intense outdoor activity. - When AQI is "Unhealthy" (red), everyone may experience health impacts. Sensitive groups should avoid extended time outdoors. - When AQI is "Very Unhealthy" (purple), sensitive groups should avoid all outdoor physical activity. Everyone else should avoid extended or intense outdoor activity. - When AQI is "Hazardous" (maroon), everyone should avoid all outdoor physical activity. - ADDITIONAL DETAILS... To help keep indoor air clean when air quality is poor: - Keep windows and doors closed - Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier - Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in outside air if you have other methods to stay cool - Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles, incense, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment To help minimize outdoor particle pollution levels: - Carpool, telecommute, reduce trips, or take public transportation - Slow down if driving on dirt roads - Stabilize loose soils # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Imperial County Southwest, Imperial County West, Imperial Valley Including the cities of Mountain Spring, Coolidge Springs, Salton City, Winona, Coyote Wells, Ocotillo, Plaster City, El Centro, Calexico, Alamorio, and Brawley

Closest strike: 20.64 miles Monitor Storms You are not at immediate risk, but frequently check WeatherBug to see if storms are moving towards you. Be aware that new storms can also form with little notice.