The likelihood of high winds stirring up dust that could impact the health of Coachella Valley residents prompted the South Coast Air Quality Management District Thursday to issue a Windblown Dust Advisory.

The agency said that the advisory will be in effect until 3 p.m. Friday “due to high winds and dry conditions” affecting the area between Whitewater and Desert Center, producing particulate matter that will lower air quality.

The SCAQMD alert follows a Wind Advisory posted by the National Weather Service Thursday, warning of 25-35 mph winds throughout the area as a storm front approaches.

“In areas directly impacted by high levels of windblown dust, limit your exposure by remaining indoors with windows and doors closed and avoiding vigorous physical activity,” the SCAQMD said. “Run your air conditioner or an air purifier. If temperatures allow, avoid using whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in outside air.”

The storm system is predicted to sweep through the region Thursday night and Friday morning, exiting by Friday evening, according to the NWS.

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