FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Windy and dusty through Sunday night
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Tracking a weather system that will bring in strong gusty winds, cooler temperatures, and possible rain chances for the Desert Southwest through the weekend.
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Our biggest impacts for our area will be gusty winds and blowing dust.
A First Alert Action Day will be in place through TONIGHT as strong winds will continue to be a concern in our forecast.
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It was certainly a windy day where gusts were over 40 MPH.
Check out our highest wind speeds and gusts recorded today for Yuma and El Centro.
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Strong westerly winds will continue through the night where gusts could easily gust over 35 MPH.
Gustier winds will take place in Imperial County with gusts 40-50 MPH will be possible.
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A Wind Advisory is NOW in effect until 9 p.m. TONIGHT for Imperial County.
Air Quality Alerts are also in place Saturday to Sunday for both Yuma and Imperial counties.
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Rain and snow will also be impacting the region as well, there are small chances the Desert Southwest could get a few showers on Sunday.
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This weather system will also be followed by a cold front which will drop our temperatures before warming back up next week.
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