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First Alert ACTION DAY: Tracking more winds through tonight

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY-TV) - A Weather Authority First Alert ACTION DAY continue again today as we will have more winds plus widespread dust and air quality concerns through tonight.

It was another day with strong winds and dust! Take a look at our latest and highest peak gusts from today.

A Wind Advisory is also in effect for parts of the Desert Southwest, and it does include Yuma and Blythe. This will stay in place until 8 p.m. tonight (MST) for North wind gusts up to 45 MPH.

There is an Air Quality Alert (PM-10 High Pollution Advisory) in effect for parts of Yuma County through tonight.

Winds will continue to come from the north keeping us breezy and windy through the evening with gusts 30-45 MPH.

Strong winds will carry into the overnight and early morning hours. Winds will finally ease up by Friday afternoon.

Winds for the afternoon will be much lighter, but could still have gusts up to 20 MPH throughout the day.

A lower pressure system will hangout, but still allow the strong winds to back off while allowing our temperatures to stay nice and seasonable with dry conditions for the weekend.

A Freeze WARNING is issued and will go into effect on midnight FRIDAY through 9 a.m. on Saturday for parts of Yuma County. It does include Wellton, Tacna, and Dateland where they could have morning lows in the low 30s.

Remember to take care of the 4 P's: People, Pets, Plants, and Pipes. Stay warm!

We will have lots of sunshine, dry conditions, and beautiful seasonable temperatures for the afternoon. Just prepare for COLD mornings.

More winds will return on Sunday and next Tuesday with gusts between 25-30 MPH.

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