Palm Springs International Airport (psp) Weather

Effective:

2025-08-05T15:08:00-07:00

Expires:

2025-08-07T00:00:00-07:00

Certainty:

Unknown

Event:

Air Quality Alert

Type:

Alert

Severity:

Unknown

Urgency:

Unknown

Areas:

San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire; San Bernardino County Mountains; Riverside County Mountains; Coachella Valley; San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning

* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has extended an air quality alert due to increased fine particle pollution from wildfire smoke. * WHERE...San Bernardino Mountains, Angeles National Forest, San Jacinto Mountains, Coachella Valley, the Santa Rosa Reservation, and parts of the Inland Empire. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on fire activity and local weather conditions. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Particles in wildfire smoke can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as heart attacks, strokes, asthma attacks, and difficulty breathing. Everyone can be affected, but 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.

Instruction: To protect your health, if you smell or see smoke: * Remain indoors with windows and doors closed * Avoid intense outdoor physical activity * Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier * If you must be outdoors, keep the time brief and wear a well- fitting N-95 mask * 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 * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... To view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit the South Coast Air Quality Management District website at aqmd.gov or download the mobile app at www.aqmd.gov/mobileapp. Additional details for this air quality alert may be available at www.aqmd.gov/advisory. To view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District website at mdaqmd.ca.gov. Additional details for this air quality alert may be available at www.mdaqmd.ca.gov/advisories. To view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit the antelope Valley Air Quality Management District website at www.avaqmd.ca.gov.

Effective:

2025-08-06T13:26:00-07:00

Expires:

2025-08-07T04:30:00-07:00

Certainty:

Likely

Event:

Extreme Heat Warning

Type:

Update

Severity:

Severe

Urgency:

Expected

Areas:

Parker Valley; Kofa; Yuma; Central La Paz; Southeast Yuma County; Gila River Valley; Joshua Tree NP West; Joshua Tree NP East; Imperial County Southwest; Salton Sea; Chuckwalla Mountains; Imperial County Southeast; Imperial County West; Imperial Valley; Chiriaco Summit; Palo Verde Valley; Chuckwalla Valley

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 106 to 118 degrees. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Arizona and southeast California. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Increase in heat related illnesses, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Heat stroke can lead to death.

Instruction: An Extreme Heat Warning means that a period of very hot temperatures, even by local standards, will occur. Actions should be taken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county officials for more details.