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65 MPH Winds For Inland OC, Dust Advisory In Newport Beach

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As strong Santa Ana winds gain traction in Southern California over the weekend, the South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a weekend Dust Advisory throughout Orange County Friday. (Nicole Charky/Patch)NEWPORT BEACH, CA — As strong Santa Ana winds gain traction in Southern California over the weekend, the South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a weekend Dust Advisory throughout Orange County Friday. The Dust Advisory is following a High Wind Warning issued by the National Weather Service due to high winds throughout parts of Southern California. Residents can expect northeast winds ranging from 25 to 35 miles per hour, with gusts up to 65 miles per hour expected. The High Wind Warning will remain in place until 6 p.m. Saturday. The warning affects Inland Orange County, San Bernardino County Mountains, San Gorgonio Pass (near Banning), Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills, Riverside County Mountains, San Bernardino and the Inland Empire.Find out what’s happening in Newport Beach-Corona Del Marwith free, real-time updates from Patch.Let’s go!The strongest winds will be felt near and below the Cajon Pass and along coastal mountain slopes, the National Weather Service said. Residents should be prepared for damaging winds blowing over trees and power lines and should take down any outdoor items that may blow away in the wind. “Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles,” The service reported. “Use caution if you must drive.”Find out what’s happening in Newport Beach-Corona Del Marwith free, real-time updates from Patch.Let’s go!The Dust Advisory is in effect from noon Friday through noon Sunday due to the likelihood of high winds lifting dust and soil from the ground and into the air. Air quality throughout Orange County will vary from “Moderate” to “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” or higher, the SCAQMD said. While the Dust Advisory will remain in place throughout the weekend, the SCAQMD predicted that the air quality would be at its worst on Saturday.Courtesy of the South Coast Air Quality Management District The service forecasted that the poorest air quality conditions this week will likely be found in the valleys of the Inland Empire and the Coachella Valley.
Visit this link to subscribe to air quality alerts, advisories and forecasts. The SCAQMD encouraged Orange County residents to limit outdoor exposure this weekend by remaining indoors with windows and doors closed and avoiding vigorous physical activity — especially if they have respiratory issues. Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.ThankReply Share

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