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Updated:June 26, 2026 12:15 pm PDT

Red Flag Warning RED FLAG WARNING  
Imperial County

  Effective: Fri, 6/26 12:12am Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: June 26, 2026 12:15 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Sat, 6/27 8:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Yuma/Martinez Lake and Vicinity/Lower Colorado River Valley AZ - Lower Colorado River Valley CA
 
Alert Details:
* AFFECTED AREA...Yuma/Martinez Lake and Vicinity/Lower Colorado
River Valley AZ and Lower Colorado River Valley CA.

* TIMING...Friday morning through Saturday evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.

* IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing
fires. Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire
behavior. Elevated potential for new fire starts.

Information:
Please advise the appropriate officials and fire crews in the
field of this red flag warning.
Wind Advisory WIND ADVISORY  
Imperial County

  Effective: Fri, 6/26 12:21am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: June 26, 2026 12:15 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Fri, 6/26 3:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Imperial County Southwest
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Imperial County Southwest.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger
vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured
objects may become airborne.

Information:
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.
Wind Advisory WIND ADVISORY  
Imperial County

  Effective: Fri, 6/26 12:21am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: June 26, 2026 12:15 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Fri, 6/26 3:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Parker Valley - Central La Paz - Chuckwalla Mountains - Imperial County Southeast - Imperial County West - Imperial Valley - Palo Verde Valley - Chuckwalla Valley
 
Alert 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.

Information:
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.
Air Quality Alert AIR QUALITY ALERT  
Imperial County

  Effective: Thu, 6/25 11:55pm Severity: Unknown
  Updated: June 26, 2026 12:15 pm Urgency: Unknown
  Expires: Sun, 6/28 12:00am Certainty: Unknown

Areas Affected: Imperial County Southwest - Imperial County West - Imperial Valley
 
Alert 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.

Information:
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
Air Quality Alert AIR QUALITY ALERT  
Imperial County

  Effective: Thu, 6/25 8:35am Severity: Unknown
  Updated: June 26, 2026 12:15 pm Urgency: Unknown
  Expires: Sun, 6/28 12:00am Certainty: Unknown

Areas Affected: Imperial County Southwest - Imperial County West - Imperial Valley
 
Alert 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.

Information:
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